Turn the Computer History Museum into your team's game board. In a private, two-hour treasure hunt you'll solve clues across every gallery—learning computing history while racing the clock.
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The lobby buzzes with a different kind of current: teams lean over clue packets, phones glow, and the hush of galleries becomes a timed playground. A private treasure hunt at the Computer History Museum turns display cases and glass-encased machines into checkpoints—solve riddles, collect creative photos, and move deliberately through a chronology of computing that pushes teams from abaci to microprocessors.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires standing and moderate indoor walking
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History
The Computer History Museum presents artifacts and narratives tracing computing from early calculating machines through the Silicon Valley innovations that made modern personal computing possible.
Conservation
The museum preserves hardware and archival materials—visitors help conservation efforts by not touching artifacts, following photography rules, and using public transit when possible.
Reserve your spot on the Private Treasure Hunt in Mountain View Computer History Museum today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
Clue submission and photo challenges rely on a working smartphone—bring a fully charged device or portable charger.
Check museum admission
This activity may require separate museum admission—confirm hours and ticketing on the Computer History Museum website before arrival.
Wear comfortable shoes
Expect up to two hours of indoor walking across hard floors and exhibit ramps—supportive footwear prevents fatigue.
Respect artifacts
Do not touch display items; follow staff instructions to protect fragile historic hardware and archives.
Smartphone with camera
Needed for reading digital clues, taking required photos, and submitting answers.
Portable charger
Keeps devices powered through the two-hour hunt and any post-hunt photos.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good traction and support for walking between galleries and standing at exhibits.
Small backpack or daypack
Holds maps, water, and clue packets without getting in the way of the hunt.