Kids Murder Mystery Game Kit - Mystery At The Museum
4 - 8 Players / English
£24.95
Mystery at the Kids’ Museum
The local museum is holding a public exhibition of wax figures, to show kids what Genghis Khan, Amelia Earhart, and other historical characters looked like. What the public doesn’t see is that the characters come to life every evening and party until dawn, when they turn back to statues. It’s all due to the ancient 'Wand of Vitality” that is also on display.
One night, the party is interrupted by a blackout. When the dim emergency lights come on, there are sudden screams. "The Wand is missing from its case! Someone hid it so only they can use it! If it isn't back by dawn, the rest of us are doomed to be statues forever!"
Whodunit? Was it someone who wanted to create new armies? Someone who wanted to go out into the world and do more of what made them famous? Someone who wanted to sell it for a fortune? Or maybe it was—YOU!
Game Length
1.5 - 3 Hours
Difficulty
Medium
Game Setting
Museum
Character Genders
Flexible
The Kit
What's In Your Digital Kit
Character GuidesA booklet for every suspect — secrets included
Host Guide BookletStep-by-step hosting, zero prep stress
Detective Audio & VideoThe Detective sets the scene for you
EvidenceClues to reveal round by round
Costume SuggestionsDress the part, effortlessly
Invitation BookletsSet the scene before the night
Everything in your kit
The Guest List
· Mystery at the Kids’ Museum
Meet the suspects
Every guest becomes a character. Choose your edition by how many join the party — the bigger the night, the deeper the cast.
4–8 PlayersThe core cast — in every edition
4–14 PlayersMore guests join the party
Unlocks with 4–14 & up
4–20 PlayersThe full house
Unlocks with 4–20
Want every suspect at your table? Pick the 4–20 edition.
Free with every game — never required
The murderer is chosen in secret. Even you won't know.
Every kit is complete on its own — and every game now includes a free app. Use it, and it sends cinematic invitations, slips each guest their secret script, and quietly casts the killer.
1The Invitations
Invites with their faces on
Cast your guests and the app sends each one a cinematic invitation — their character, their costume brief, and an RSVP that fills your table for you.
2The Green Room
Every phone becomes a secret dossier
Before the party, each guest steps into the green room — their character portrait, their backstory, their costume, and lines only they can see.
3The Reckoning
The app picks the killer — in secret
One tap, and someone in the room becomes the murderer. Only their phone knows. They read the guilty lines; everyone else plays it straight. Nobody can spoil it — not even the host.
4The Investigation
Evidence, detective recordings — and one final countdown
Tap-to-examine evidence lands each round, the Detective's recordings set the scene, and when it's time, a synchronized countdown unmasks the killer on every phone at once.
More ways to play
Dress the part
Snap a photo in costume and it becomes your character's face — on the ballots and at the reveal.
Capture the night
Every guest's photos and videos collect in one shared party album — to relive the morning after.
Detective or suspect
Run the night as the Detective, or play a character yourself and let the app's recordings narrate.
Crown the winners
Vote on the honours — Best Detective, Best Costume, Best Liar — and crown them together at the end.
Free with every gameNo app store — plays in any browserNo accounts or sign-upsHost in person or over video call
Need help?
If you have any questions, you are always welcome to contact us. We'll get back to you as soon as possible, within 24 hours on weekdays.
Delivery & Downloads
Your digital game is delivered instantly — the moment your order is confirmed, your full kit is ready to download. There's nothing to wait for and nothing posted. Physical boxed kits are dispatched within 1–2 working days.
Hosting Support
Every game comes with a step-by-step Host Guide, so you're never on your own. Still stuck? Our team are real mystery enthusiasts and reply within 24 hours on weekdays.
FAQs
Player numbers, timings, how to host virtually — most questions are answered on our Help & FAQs page. Take a look before your big night.
Contact Us
Prefer to talk it through? Send us a message any time and we'll help you choose the perfect mystery for your group.
Host A Murder Mystery Dinner Party
How It Works
Suspects
Choose Your Suspects
Pick the game version that suits your guest list, whether you’re planning a small murder mystery dinner party or a larger Kids Museum-themed gathering.
Invitations
Send Invitations & Character Roles
Invite your guests and send each person their character details and costume ideas before the party begins.
The Scene
Set the Kids Museum Scene
Add dinner, drinks, costumes or decorations to create the perfect Kids Museum atmosphere. Keep it simple or go all out.
The Case
Start The Case
Start with the Detective’s opening statement, then let guests introduce their characters, mingle, gossip and begin uncovering secrets.
The Murderer
Secretly Choose the Murderer
After the first round, the murderer is secretly selected, meaning the mystery can unfold differently each time you play.
Investigate
Investigate the Evidence
Follow the host guide through rounds of motive, opportunity and method as guests question each other, reveal clues and try to catch the killer.
Accuse
Accuse, Reveal & Award Prizes
Everyone makes their final accusation before the murderer confesses. End the night with awards for best detective, best costume, best performer or most suspicious guest.
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Buying it for someone else? After checkout, send it straight to their inbox as a gift — with a personal message, scheduled to land on the big day. They open a cinematic reveal, unlock the game, and the night is theirs to host.
Birthdays, Christmas or a date night in — it arrives ready to play, with.
Enhance Your Kids Museum Murder Mystery Dinner Party
Welcome to our dedicated section for all things murder mystery! Here, you'll find everything you need to create an unforgettable and immersive experience for your guests. Whether you're looking for menu ideas to tantalize taste buds, curated playlists to set the perfect mood, costume ideas to bring characters to life, or decoration tips to transform your space, we've got you covered.
Kids Museum Party Music Ideas
Set an Educational Mood with a Kids Museum Dinner Party Playlist
Enhance your kids museum-themed murder mystery with our curated playlist featuring educational and fun tunes. Perfect for setting the stage and creating an engaging atmosphere.
Create an Educational Atmosphere with Kids Museum Decorations
Transform your space into an interactive museum with our kids museum-themed decoration ideas. From educational displays to fun exhibits, our Pinterest board offers inspiration to create an engaging atmosphere for your murder mystery party.
Delight your guests with a menu inspired by famous historical periods and cuisines. Our blog offers a variety of recipes for fun and educational dishes that reflect different eras in history.
Planning to host this game at a paid or ticketed event, a corporate away-day, a pub or restaurant night, a team-building session — or anywhere it forms part of a business? You'll need a Commercial License.
It gives you the rights to run our mysteries for profit — at your venue, for your clients, or streamed publicly — professionally and fully covered. Add it to any game from £165. Already bought the game on its own? Purchase it again with the license and we'll refund your original order.
No — every kit is complete on its own, and you can run the whole night from the booklets alone. The free app is a bonus that adds cinematic invitations and a spoiler-proof secret killer draw if you'd like it. Use it for every guest, just a few, or nobody at all.
What is the best Kids Museum murder mystery game?
A kids' museum-themed mystery game is an exciting way to mix fun, teamwork, and imagination. Set inside a fictional children's museum or discovery center, the game invites players to solve a puzzling mystery—like a missing artifact, a sabotaged science exhibit, or a nighttime prank gone too far. With kid-friendly clues, curious characters, and a playful setting full of imagination, this game is perfect for young detectives who love solving problems, working together, and learning through roleplay.
Can I play this Kids Museum murder mystery game with 10 people?
Yes, this game is great for 10 participants. The standard version supports 4 to 14 players, and 10 is a perfect number for keeping everyone engaged and involved without being overwhelming. Each child takes on a unique role, with a backstory and a few clues to share. The flexible structure makes it easy to scale up or down if your group size changes.
Is this Kids Museum murder mystery game available for virtual play or in-person events?
This game is designed primarily for in-person events, where kids can move around, interact, and explore clues in a shared space. It works wonderfully in classrooms, museum workshops, party rooms, or homes. However, it can be adapted for virtual play with adult assistance—especially if clues and character sheets are shared in advance and the game is simplified for remote participation.
How long does it take to play this Kids Museum murder mystery game?
The game typically takes between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on the number of players and how much your group gets into the roleplay and dialogue. For 10 players, expect about two hours of gameplay. Some hosts choose to pause for food or wine courses between rounds, while others play straight through. The pacing is entirely up to you.
What is included in the Kids Museum murder mystery game kit?
The kit includes everything needed to host a full mystery experience. You’ll get a host guide with instructions for setup and facilitation, character sheets with kid-appropriate roles and objectives, colourful digital clue cards, a simple script or timeline to keep the game moving, customizable invitations, and final answer cards where players write down who they think caused the museum mix-up. You’ll also get suggestions for setting up your space, prop ideas using everyday items, and optional follow-up activities.
Can I play this Kids Museum murder mystery game more than once?
Yes, the game is replayable. You can change the mystery's outcome by choosing a different culprit each time, and you can switch roles so kids get to experience the story from new angles. It’s a great fit for school programs, youth centers, or birthday parties with rotating groups. Some kids even enjoy playing again once they know the ending—especially if they get to take on the role of the “villain.”
What events or occasions is this Kids Museum murder mystery game suitable for?
This game is perfect for birthday parties, classroom enrichment, museum family days, after-school programs, scout groups, or rainy day activities at home. It works well for any group of children who enjoy creativity, teamwork, and pretend play—especially in a setting that encourages learning, like a science center or museum.
What is the recommended age group for this Kids Museum murder mystery game?
The game is recommended for ages 10 up. It’s designed with simple reading levels, clear objectives, and age-appropriate language. Younger children may need some adult help with reading or understanding clues, while older kids will enjoy the social deduction and the imaginative roles. It’s a great fit for both mixed-age groups and grade-level classrooms.
Do players need to dress up in costumes for this Kids Museum murder mystery?
Costumes are optional but can add to the fun. Players might choose to dress as explorers, curators, detectives, or museum staff. Even simple additions like lab coats, magnifying glasses, name badges, or themed hats can enhance the experience. The character sheets include simple costume suggestions, but kids are free to use their imagination.
Can I add more players or characters to this Kids Museum murder mystery game?
Yes, the game can be expanded for up to 20 players with additional character sheets. Each new role includes a unique backstory and small clues to help solve the mystery. Whether you're running a small group activity or a full-classroom experience, everyone can be included without affecting the balance of the game.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 57 reviews.
We used this for my son’s birthday, ages 6-12 and it went great! The directions were easy to understand and it went smoothly. All the kids had a blast!
Brittany R.5/5Verified
My daughter had such a fun 11th birthday with her friends. Her friends understood the assignment. They came dressed in character and ready to solve the mystery at the museum.
Ashley S.5/5Verified
The kids loved it. We put the young girl who played Marie Curie in a white lab coat and hung green glow sticks underneath to make her glow. It was fabulous.
Sheena C.5/5Verified
This afternoon we hosted a Mystery at the Museum party with 12 girls for our daughter's 12th birthday and it was a massive hit!! Our daughter initially wanted an Escape Room but there were too many children to all be together so we found this online. I would recommend reading through everything and taking the time to understand it all yourself beforehand but it was such a great party! The girls all thoroughly enjoyed researching and dressing as their character and absolutely loved the scripted game! Would highly recommend!!
Jennifer F.5/5Verified
After hosting several murder mysteries (that our children really couldn't participate in) we were SO excited to find one for our girls! Our three oldest (12, 11 and 8) and eleven of their friends embraced their characters, researched, learned a lot about history and laughed a half day away playing Mystery at the Museum.
This one played a tad bit differently than some of the adult games, so I was glad I read through most of it to begin with to really familiarize. I read the inspector scripts myself and knew who the thief was so I could coach a teensy bit if needed. Really all the girls did well with the scripts and their parts and the gossip portion was hilarious.
10/10 would recommend and will definitely look for another kid mystery!
Nadia M.5/5Verified
Birthday party.
Sharina C.4/5Verified
Eleven yr old girls Bithrday party and it was a huge hit. I ended up buying the 20 person so they had enough female charaters to choose from. They wore costumes, had props like gilter test tubes, crowns, googles etc. We put up "portraits" of each charater so they could see the real person and they all wanted to take theirs home. We put a wand in a old suitcase and my daughter picked things form around the house to make other historic displays- thor's hammer, a golden dog statue, fancy necklace, crystal goblet etc and she made museum tags for them like the wand label. I also ordered a eygptian photo backdrop that I hung on my curitan rods to make the room feel like a museum. They had a wonderful time and really got into it. Queen Victoria even used an accent!
Abbey G.5/5Verified
My 11 yo daughter wanted this for her birthday party. I bought some props and costume elements for each character - we had quite a lot that was just around the house that we used. You don't have to have costumes though! You could even just use name tags, if you are pressed for time and/or money. The girls all had a great time. The girl that was assigned to Edward Teach even crocheted her own parrot! It was incredible.
One suggestion I have is for the host to do a dry run through the entire script with a couple of the character's scripts well before the party so you can fully understand how it all works. Have fun with it!
Laura P.5/5Verified
This captured the attention of fifteen 10-year old girls for a full 2 hours. Everyone had a blast learning a little history, getting into character, and playing their role. We did a dry run as a family to understand how it would go (super helpful). This is such a cool and different birthday party idea - highly recommend!!
Ellie G.5/5Verified
My kids loved doing all of it. They loved the characters and had such a fun night together.
Tori A.5/5Verified
The kids loved it! At first we had a little confusion about how it works, but then we figured it out and some kids really performed their roles at some point.
Stefanie G.5/5Verified
Everything was great! I had purchased a different one of your games prior to this purchase and this one did not disappoint! I have been so pleased with the creativity and organization that went into your product. Everyone loved it...again!
Nicholas W.5/5Verified
This was a wonderful and memorable birthday! Everyone appreciated it was something different. We had nine 9 year old boys at the party and went for a bigger set so we could have more male characters. The kids got really into it! With that age (and gender), at least one adult definitely needed to be heavily involved to help keep the game on track- which was fine, we had planned for that. It took us a little under 2 hours with adult facilitation. Will definitely look at other games for future birthdays!
Elizabeth M.5/5Verified
It was great! Many character choices and worked well for a 12 person bday party for an 11 yr old.
Oujiri O.5/5Verified
11 year old daughter’s birthday party. The girls had a blast dressing up, and everyone was able to come up with costumes around their house so they didn’t have to spend extra money! Game was just long enough to keep their attention but not too long to bore them! Good times had by all!
Leah B.5/5Verified
We absolutely loved this Mystery at the Museum game for my daughter’s birthday party! It was incredibly easy to follow, simple to print, and straightforward to set up. Everything was organized in a way that made hosting feel stress-free.
We had 7 girls, ages 9–10, and it took us about an hour and a half to work through it at a relaxed pace. The script was very safe and age-appropriate — a fun and engaging mystery without any murder or gore, which I really appreciated for this age group.
I went all out and decorated our downstairs like a museum using “artifacts” I found at Goodwill, which made it even more immersive. The girls all arrived in character (some even using accents!), and they stayed engaged and excited the entire time.
To add to the theme, we set up an “Elixir Lab” dirty soda bar and a “Curator’s Concoction” trail mix bar, which the girls absolutely loved. It made them feel like they were truly part of the museum world and added such a creative, interactive element to the party.
If I do something similar again, I may add in some puzzles, scavenger hunts, or mystery activities for the group to do beyond the script, so there can be more of a challenge.
It was such a unique and memorable experience. I would absolutely recommend this game to anyone looking for an engaging, imaginative, and age-appropriate party activity!
Laura M.5/5Verified
the kids seemed to enjoy the mystery and the characters, however the length was a bit much for our class, which was compounded by snow days so the story was more difficult to follow.
we also ended up with 3 "bad guys" as the letter method was to objective on what was the letter U. I think the got U and N mixed up but I'm not sure where the 3rd on came in.
Melissa R.4/5Verified
We have not used the game yet. we are saving it for Boxing Day when our family will all be together. We range from 8-76 and there are 11 of us. We ordered the game early so that we can shop for the costumes throughout the year. We live in the UK and this is the first game of this sort that we have seen that is for all age ranges. We will let you know how the evening goes, meanwhile we are happily hunting in Charity Shop, think they are known as Thrift shops in the USA, for our costumes. A happy Grandma and Grandpa
Cherilyn N.4/5Verified
I used it to hold my daughter’s 12 year old birthday party. 15 girls! They had a ball! So did I
Kirstyn C.5/5Verified
6 adults and 2 children played. We each bought fancy dress from Amazon. All got into character and we had a fabulous time. We made forever family memories ❤️
Martine M.5/5Verified
We had a fantastic time with this mystery party game! The kids were fully engaged and had a total blast trying to solve the case.
One thing to note for future buyers is that there is quite a bit of reading involved, so it helps to have players who are comfortable reading or a host willing to assist younger kids.
If I could suggest one improvement for the creator, it would be to add a bit more interactivity—such as clues that need to be physically acted out, or specific clues hidden around the room that directly reveal details about the thief.
Overall, it made for a really fun party activity, and I’d definitely recommend it!
Reinette R.4/5Verified
I did this for my granddaughter‘s 11th birthday. Everybody had so much fun. I highly recommend it.
Thomas P.5/5Verified
Es hat viel Spaß gemacht!
Friederike M.5/5Verified
We purchasrd this for my daughter's 11th birthday party. Everyone found it fun, and they came up with great costumes!
Moore M.5/5Verified
Fun for family members from 7-74!! Thank you so much!
Elizabeth F.5/5Verified
We did it as a homeschool history activity with several families and it was really fun!
Chelsea B.5/5Verified
Great fun for my 11 year olds birthday party.
Calista I.5/5Verified
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Robert M.5/5Verified
Played this for my daughter's 10th birthday party. We had 15 girls - they really got into it! Each one of them came in costume, and really stayed in character. The game was well designed, detailed, interactive, and engaging.
Yali S.5/5Verified
Used this for a group of Explorer Scouts aged 14 to 18. Gave fancy dress as an option and they got into it. We only had 1 . 45 hours and to really get it going another 30 mins would have been good. It does take a bit of working out too especially if you don’t want to print all the stuff. There was a lot of laughs too!
Vince R.4/5Verified
We did this party for my son’s 11th birthday party with 20 kids aged 7-13. They loved it! They all got dressed up and played their parts and could follow along with the plot.
Joseph R.5/5Verified
We hosted a Mystery At The Museum party for my kids 12th birthday and it was a total hit! Since the kids knew ahead of time what their character was, they all committed and showed up in costume. They had a great time.
My only suggestion would be to offer an actual "game" option to be shipped. Printing out all of the materials and character packs was time and ink consuming.
Annemarie R.5/5Verified
We did this for an 11 year old birthday party and it was fantastic. The kids came dressed in character and really got into it. So much fun! I would share pictures, but don't have permission from all of the parents. Definitely recommend!
Angela L.5/5Verified
Great! Last min idea that was the perfect ice breaker.
I printed at home, used allot of ink and paper.
Tip- Allow enough time and get it delivered!
Kelly A.5/5Verified
The game was fantastic! We had a group of 11 year olds play for a birthday party (7 participants and one adult as the host). They all had a blast!
Kathleen T.5/5Verified
This was perfect for our girls night. The kids mystery game was easy to run and it was easy to make a full evening around it. The 4-14 players version suited us well. It was easy to pause between rounds for food. It made our usual get together feel much more special.
Charlotte5/5Verified
The kids mystery game made hosting really easy. It felt different from a normal party game, and I would definitely choose another theme. The 4-8 players version suited us well. We played between courses and it kept the evening moving.
Tara5/5Verified
The kids loved dressing up and figuring out who the culprit was.
Sonia R.5/5Verified
I loved this experience as an elementary teacher. The only thing I would do next time is to show the villian the letter card, because even though I checked in secretly a few times, she thought I said another letter. It's a learning experience.
S.5/5Verified
it was fun. Please make more kid friendly mysteries.
Brent N.4/5Verified
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