George H.W. Bush Gallery Artifact Scavenger Hunt
Activity
Duration:
60 Minutes
Audience:
Students, Educators, Lifelong Learners, Youth and Families
George H.W. Bush Gallery Scavenger Hunt
Visitors explore the George H.W. Bush Gallery by locating 12 featured artifacts representing major Pacific War campaigns and themes, including Pearl Harbor, Midway, Tarawa, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and Victory. Using exhibit labels, participants answer questions about the artifacts, encouraging close observation, critical thinking, and engagement with the personal stories behind the collection. The activity concludes with a reflective prompt asking visitors to identify their favorite artifact, reinforcing personal connections to the museum experience.
Downloadable Resources
Scavenger Hunt
Scavenger Hunt PDF
A self-guided scavenger hunt that encourages visitors to discover key artifacts throughout the George H.W. Bush Gallery, answer interpretive questions using exhibit labels, and reflect on the object that resonated most with them.
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