A Historical Interactive Murder Mystery Night at OKCMOA

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. - 
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will host the second annual Art After 5 Murder Mystery Night event on Thursday, March 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants are invited to indulge their inner detective and spend the evening solving the mystery of who murdered Mr. Hancock.
 
"Murder Mystery Night is a staff favorite," said Amanda Harmer, manager of outreach and early learning. "Last year, we had such a great turnout that we knew we needed to plan another Murder Mystery Night this year."
 
Participants can interview suspects, explore the Museum, and follow the clues to catch the culprit. (The culprit is a figure from one of the Museum's paintings; the murder weapon can be found in a painting, as well.) The event is come-and-go and should take approximately one hour to complete.
 
This year's victim has been identified as Mr. Hancock, the subject of a new addition to OKCMOA's collection, "Mr. Thomas Hancock," by John Singleton Copley. Copley is widely regarded as one of the most influential painters in colonial America.
 
The event is recommended for ages 8 and up. Those who solve the crime will be entered to win Murder Mystery prizes. The event is free for members and $5 for non-members. A cash bar will be available. Tickets can be purchased at okcmoa.com or by calling (405) 236-3100.

About the Oklahoma City Museum of Art:
Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Oklahoma City Museum of Art serves over 135,000 visitors annually from all 50 states and more than 30 foreign countries and presents exhibitions drawn from throughout the world. The Museum's collection covers a period of five centuries with highlights in European and American art from the 19th and 20th centuries, a growing collection of contemporary art, and a comprehensive collection of glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. The Museum boasts the region's premiere repertory cinema, which screens the finest international, independent and classic films, and is home to the Museum School, which offers classes for students of all ages as well as art camps for children. Amenities include the Museum Store, a roof terrace and the Museum Cafe, a full-service restaurant, offering lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch, afternoon tea, a full bar and catering services. For more information, visit okcmoa.com.

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