The Masterpieces That Never Existed
4Player rating
The experience
About this quest
Examine altered records, suspicious photographs, restoration clues, and hidden architectural details as you trace several questionable Golden Age paintings.
Along the way, discover Haarlem’s artistic heritage, historic buildings, and the systems used to authenticate and transport valuable art.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Art lovers curious about Haarlem's Golden Age painters and fans of detective puzzles, whether couples or friends, spend around an hour and a half helping detective Ken Clever trace suspect paintings past Teylers Museum, De Waag, the Grote of St.-Bavokerk and City Hall. If you want a live guide to quiz about the art, or plan to spend the time inside the galleries themselves, choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Investigate suspicious Golden Age paintings with detective Ken Clever.
Explore Haarlem’s Grote Markt, Teylers Museum, historic Vleeshal, city archives, tranquil hofje, and Molen De Adriaan.
Decode altered records, compare evidence, spot architectural clues, and uncover how art is restored, authenticated, transported, and sold.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
Your walk, at a glance
Haarlem
Kleine Houtstraat 48, 2011 DP Haarlem, Netherlands
Papentorenvest 1A, 2011 AV Haarlem, Netherlands
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Ryan Taylor.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
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