Behind-the-scenes of the Sherlock Escape Room

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This weekend only, an escape room is coming to Liberty Science Center, and we’ve got the behind-the-scenes scoop!

You might’ve heard that LSC has a thrilling Sherlock Holmes exhibition. But did you also know that Sherlock’s trusty magnifying glass, thought to be lost forever, might be hidden here as well?

In partnership with Solve It Sherlock Escape Room, our thrilling escape room challenges families and groups to find one of the most famous tools in crime solving history. Work together, follow the clues, and piece together the puzzle before time runs out!

Check out these behind-the-scenes photos of the Sherlock Escape Room, here at LSC only on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14:

Setting up the escape room for the first family to try out

A bit of background info for guests to read before entering the escape room

Is this a normal typewriter...or something more mysterious?

A family tries opening the trunk. What's inside?

Sherlock left behind multiple canes, each a different height. Try measuring the canes and see what happens!

Another family succeeds at opening the trunk

You'll need to work together to solve all the puzzles. Teamwork is key!

Success! They found Sherlock's missing magnifying glass

Don't spill any of the secrets!

The Sherlock Escape Room is included with LSC general admission.

After you experience this escape room adventure, be sure to continue the fun in LSC’s premium exhibition, The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes. Travel back in time to London in the 1890s and follow footprints, examine spatter patterns, decipher Morse Code, and use your powers of observation to solve an exciting mystery in the spirit of the classic Sherlock stories. The exhibition is included with a Combination Pass or Premium Pass.


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