Event

Halloween Murder Mystery

Solve a Murder Mystery in a 200 year old historic house! In celebration of Halloween each year, the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum, largely unchanged since it operated in 1826 as one of New Yorks celebrated 19th century day hotels, hosts an outstanding murder mystery based on a newspaper account of that day. During renovations in 1902, according to contemporary newspapers, a skeleton was discovered under the floorboards.

In celebration of Halloween each year, the Mount Vernon Hotel Museum hosts a murder mystery to uncover the mysterious circumstances of this death! Who was murdered? By whom? With what? Players explore the museums period rooms by candlelight and collect clues to unravel the mystery and solve the case.

Appropriate for adults and families with children 10+ $25 Adults, $15 Children under 12 and Museum members. Advance ticket purchase required by calling the Museum at 212-838-6878. And for more information about the museum, go to mvhm.org.