Mystery at the Museum - Spring 2024

Select Friday and Saturday Evenings, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Test your sleuthing skills as you join other guests - all in character and in costume - to solve a murder that happens right before your very eyes. It is an Agatha Christie novel come to life in the sumptuous surroundings of Hearthstone’s beautiful Victorian interiors (what could be more Agatha Christie than that!).

The night features heavy hors d'oeuvres and wine and soft drinks served by the museum’s volunteers dressed as maids and butlers while guests interact (in character, of course) to figure out who had motive and opportunity to do the dastardly deed. It is a night dedicated to mayhem, murder, and fun!

It is strongly suggested that tickets be purchased at least two week before the night of each event. Purchasers will then receive their character information and costume suggestions (which can be as elaborate or as simple as guests would like - but be aware that there is a prize for best dressed!). Prizes are also awarded to the best actress or actor and for the first to correctly solve the “who did it!”

All proceeds of Hearthstone’s “Mystery” events support museum operations. The museum staff and volunteers deeply appreciate the support of the museum and, in particular, its educational programming.

Scheduled dates are as follows:

• January 31 (SOLD OUT)

• February 15 (SOLD OUT)

• February 28 (SOLD OUT)

• March 15 (SOLD OUT)

• April 4 (SOLD OUT)

• April 19

• Additional dates may be added.

Please note the following:

• Each new season of Mystery at the Museum features a new crime to solve. If you have played in the past, please join us for a new mystery this year. However, we ask that once you have played this year that you do not share the solution with others outside of your party.

• Unfortunately, because of the nature of the event, there can be ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS for tickets. Guests who are unable to attend are responsible for finding a replacement to play their role and use their ticket. This is required as all characters are essential for the mystery to be played.

• Guests must make museum staff aware of any food allergies at least two weeks prior to the date of the event. Every effort will be made to comply with guest requirements, but the caterer CANNOT guarantee allergen-free ingredients.

• This is a “21 and older” event.

• Evenings sell out quickly. Additional evenings may be added in the future to accommodate demand but these are not guaranteed.

• Please make sure that your email address is accurate when buying tickets. Your confirmation email serves as your ticket to the event.