Escape Room at the Museum of Natural History

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A mystery is afoot at the UI Museum of Natural History. Professor William Reiner donated his collection to the University but the letter he sent with it has gone missing. This letter contains important documentation and museum staff have tried in vain to track it down, but haven’t had luck.  Without this documentation, the futures of the exhibits are uncertain.  You & your team of 5 will have 60 minutes to crack codes, solve clues, & solve puzzles throughout the gallery and find the lost letter. Are you up to the challenge?

  • Build your team, choose a date, choose a time on the hour, and register today!  Team fees are $35 (UI student teams are $15)
  • At this time we cannot take walk-ins. All reservations must be made online in advance.  Bookings for a given day close at midnight the night before.
  • The UI MNH Escape Room is designed for those 12 and over. A supervising adult must accompany players under 16 years of age.
  • Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your start time. Gallery doors cannot be reopened once the game begins.
  • Bring your best wits & detective skills because cell phone use is not permitted in the Escape Room!

We are hosting 6 Escape Rooms over 3 different dates, with 2 time options on each date. Register for your preferred date and time by using the links below:

  • Thursday, September 26
    6pm OR 7pm
  • Friday, September 27
    6pm OR 7pm
  • Thursday, October 24
    6pm OR 7pm
Thursday, September 26, 2019 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Tuesday, August 27, 2019 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Friday, September 27, 2019 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, October 24, 2019 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Thursday, October 24, 2019 7:00pm to 8:00pm
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
39-53 East Jefferson Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Julia DeSpain in advance at 319-335-1508 or julia-despain@uiowa.edu.