Companion to One Room, One Story
Art Detective
Observation-based scavenger hunts that train eyes, not scores.
Families
School groups
Kids 8–14
How it works
- Pick a hunt. Short prompts built around noticing light, gesture, space, and emotion.
- Find it together. No prizes, no timers—the reward is seeing.
- Talk it out. Why did you choose this piece? What details convinced you?
“Find a portrait that hides power.”
“Find a painting where light tells the story.”
“Find a sculpture that looks ready to move.”
“Find a painting where light tells the story.”
“Find a sculpture that looks ready to move.”
Sample prompts
Portrait
Light
Story
Sculpture
Landscape / Space
Use these in any gallery, or pair them with the One Room, One Story map to anchor kids in a single room.
Ready to try it?
Launch One Room, One Story, pick a room, and use Art Detective to help kids slow down and see.
Last submission
Stored in your browser. Share or revisit later.
We’ll open One Room, One Story in a new tab. Explore the rooms, tap “Select” on artworks that fit this prompt, then copy your selections to discuss later.