This event is in the past.It took place on May 15, 2026 at Cranbrook Institute of Science.




Step into an archaeological mystery in Palenque, Mexico, where a vanished research team left behind clues to a priceless jade medallion. Decode glyphs, take rubbings from a sarcophagus, and navigate rainforest dangers as you piece together what happened.
Family-friendly mystery
Interactive puzzle solving
Hands-on history
Kids love it
Tips
🔍translate glyphs and decode clues at field stations
🗿take rubbings from an actual sarcophagus replica
🌿learn which rainforest animals are poisonous
$9
Mystery of the Mayan Medallion
Bloomfield Hills




Step into an archaeological mystery in Palenque, Mexico, where a vanished research team left behind clues to a priceless jade medallion. Decode glyphs, take rubbings from a sarcophagus, and navigate rainforest dangers as you piece together what happened.
Family-friendly mystery
Interactive puzzle solving
Hands-on history
Kids love it
Tips
🔍translate glyphs and decode clues at field stations
🗿take rubbings from an actual sarcophagus replica
🌿learn which rainforest animals are poisonous
$9
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