Step into the shadows of The Brickworks Museum for an evening of mystery and intrigue. Solve clues, interrogate suspects, and uncover secrets in this immersive murder mystery experience. Read on to discover why Torchlight Mysteries offers a one-of-a-kind adventure in a historic setting.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Average physical fitness needed for walking and standing
Wildlife
History
The Brickworks Museum was once the heart of the local industrial boom, producing bricks used throughout the region since the early 1900s.
Conservation
Torchlight Mysteries partners with the museum to promote preservation and appreciation of the site’s historic structures.
Torchlight Mysteries
Step into the shadows of The Brickworks Museum for an evening of mystery and intrigue. Solve clues, interrogate suspects, and uncover secrets in this immersive murder mystery experience. Read on to discover why Torchlight Mysteries offers a one-of-a-kind adventure in a historic setting.
Torchlight Mysteries is a producer of immersive, narrative-driven experiences that combine live roleplay, puzzle solving, and venue-based storytelling. Based in Portsmouth, NH, Torchlight Mysteries stages a variety of events that place participants at the center of an investigation, from period murder mysteries to immersive escape rooms and outdoor code-cracking missions.
Each experience uses a distinct setting and format: scripted characters and suspect interviews in live murder mysteries, a 60-minute timed challenge in an escape room scenario, outdoor clue hunts through town centers, and a virtual reality–enabled investigation that recreates historical scenes. Torchlight Mysteries partners with named locations and heritage sites to create authentic atmospheres that enhance immersion.
Programs include family-friendly adventures as well as more atmospheric, historical investigations intended for adult audiences. Torchlight Mysteries emphasizes interactive puzzles, character-driven storytelling, and clear objectives so teams can interrogate suspects, collect evidence, and make decisions that influence outcomes.
Bookings and event details are provided through public listings and curated platforms. As a featured provider on The Adventure Collective, Torchlight Mysteries is presented alongside other experiential travel offerings, with trip pages that describe locations, timelines, and participant requirements. All descriptions, venues, and formats reflect the specific experiences offered and the on-site elements listed for each trip.
Base
Portsmouth, NH
Business location and booking base
Experiences
5 Experiences
Live mysteries, escape rooms, outdoor games
Escape Room Time
60 minutes
Brickworks Escape Room duration stated
Immersive Formats
Live roleplay & VR
Interactive investigations and puzzles
Book Murder at the Manor, Operation Secret Agent!, The Brickworks experiences, or Keepsake of a Killer — availability varies by date and venue.
Arrive early to get comfortable
Arriving 15 minutes early allows you to settle in and get familiar with the setting before the game begins.
Dress comfortably
Wear comfortable clothing suitable for walking and standing as you move through the museum.
Bring your detective instincts
Prepare to observe, question, and think critically to crack the case.
Participate actively
Engage fully with the story and your fellow guests for the best experience.
Comfortable shoes
Necessary for walking and standing during the interactive experience.
Notebook and pen
Helpful for taking notes on clues and suspects during the game.
Flashlight
Useful if the venue is dimly lit or for added atmospheric effect.
Light jacket
Good to have in case it gets chilly inside or outside.