SECRET Spy Game

SECRET Spy Game

The Museum is under siege! We need your skills to keep it from falling into the hands of nefarious forces. It’s time to crack codes, uncover clues, and outsmart villains in this all-new SECRET experience!

Virtual Exhibit
3D Field Trip Coming Soon
Ages
8+
Admission
Included with General Admission
Perfect For
Energetic Explorers
Puzzle Solvers
Techies & Gamers
Location
First Floor
Accessibility
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for Texas public schools from kindergarten to year 12.
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About the exhibit

Temporarily closed!

Are you a game-changer? A risk-taker? Then accept your mission NOW!

The ultimate, interactive spy experience is at the Children's Museum Houston. Armed with intel and gadgets to access hidden clues, you must solve puzzles and take on challenges around the Museum. Assemble your team, get your gear and experience the Museum like never before in this 60-minute adventure.  After completing six thrill-seeking missions earn "Elite Agent" status and unlock three additional missions.

SECRET can be purchased from the box office upon arrival.

  • $14.95 Initial Mission Gear Package
  • $9.95 Returning Mission Gear Package
    • Access Special Interactives within the Museum
    • Share the Experience as a Team
    • Multiple Missions
    • Recommended for ages 8+

Please note that last mission departs 90 minutes before the museum closes.

Educators

SECRET utilizes skills similar to an escape room such as answering riddles, reading and interpreting maps, and using observational and problem-solving skills to complete mental and physical challenges. Each SECRET Mission helps build mathematical skills, reading comprehension, and critical thinking. Bring SECRET into your classroom with Operation: Exit Sandman, our SECRET-themed virtual experience for kids in grades 3-6!

Virtual Exhibit
3D Field Trip Coming Soon
Ages
8+
Admission
General Admission
Perfect For
Energetic Explorers
Puzzle Solvers
Techies & Gamers
Location
First Floor
disability Accessibility
See Accessibility
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards for Texas public schools from kindergarten to year 12.
TEKS
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CONSIDER WEARING A MASK
Please consider wearing a mask. Feeling sick? Come back when you feel better. Exposed to someone with COVID in the last 7 days? Please visit us another day. We remain committed to the safety of children, visitors, and our staff and follow CDC guidelines.
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What Parents are Saying

“You must let them become a SECRET Agent. They will never want to go home.”

Marika L.

Google Reviews

What Parents are Saying

“It’s hands-on problem solving, code cracking, engaging fun. The missions are well put together with amazing detail.”

DB

TripAdvisor

“Best Family Attraction and Experience”

2018 Editor’s Choice Award

Exhibit Features

There’s a lot to see and do in this exhibit—check out some of these unique activities!‍

Crack Codes

You’ll need a special gadget.

Each mission features a special agent gadget (included in the mission cost) essential to solve puzzles and challenges that will test your mental, physical, and technological skills.

Explore the Museum

You never know where your mission will take you.

SECRET missions take you all over, including areas of that are inaccessible to other visitors! With many mission-specific items hidden in plain sight, SECRET will give you a fresh, new look at the Museum.

Complete All the Missions

Agents report for duty!

SECRET has six unique missions with an additional three Elite Missions only available to those who complete the first six. All missions intertwine around an engaging storyline.

What Can My Family Do?

Here are activity suggestions for specific age groups in this exhibit.

Toddler Activities

  • Not recommended for this age group.

Preschooler Activities

  • Not recommended for this age group.

Lower Elementary Activities

  • Go on a mission around the Museum! (Younger visitors may need some assistance)

Upper Elementary Activities

  • Go on a mission around the Museum!

Exhibit Guidelines and Rules

Thank You to Our Exhibit Sponsors
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Bring the Museum Home with You

Keep the inspiration, invention, interaction and imagination going.

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