*All games begin at the Barn and continue to the Cottage where guests will actively explore the public rooms. All who attend are active participants in the Murder Mystery - there are no paid actors. YOU will be the actor in this event. Dinner and alcohol WILL NOT be provided; however, water bottles will be provided. The Rockford Park District grounds do not allow smoking, alcohol, or weapons. Period costumes are welcome, but not required.*
​**Please note: There are no physical tickets. Once you purchase your seat, you will be placed onto a reservation form and will need to check in at the Barn upon arrival. **
Looking for a great activity for a birthday, anniversary or team building exercise?
Have a group of 10 or more?  Consider booking a Private Murder Mystery Night Party!

"Murder Among the Roses"
​A Victorian Murder Mystery
​ONE NIGHT ONLY DINNER INCLUDED!
June 5th  6-9:30pm​

It's the late-1800s, and you've been invited to an exclusive and lavish garden party at the grand estate of the Tinker Cottage!

Distinguished guests from across the region have gathered to celebrate the blooming of the spring gardens. But just as the festivities begin, a violent storm rolls in, forcing everyone to abandon the gardens and seek shelter inside the mansion.

What was meant to be a charming social affair is about to take a sinister turn... because unfortunately for the happy party goers, no one knows that there is a killer in their midst who plans to strike tonight! 

For one night only, experience the Murder Mystery Game with a custom dinner at the Rooftop Lounge at the Embassy Suites Hotel!

​You will receive dinner and non-alcoholic beverages at the Embassy Suites before arriving at the museum to play the game. 
  • Dinner includes: water/soda and a main course.
  • A light dessert will be offered at the museum later in the evening.

Dinner from 6-7pm, then drive over to the museum for the game starting at 7:30pm!
6/5 Murder Mystery
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Speakeasy Murder Mystery

Dust off your flapper dress, zoot suits and Tommy guns and get  ready for your Roaring Twenties Murder Mystery Party! At the height of prohibition, morale was high, morals were at an all-time low, and most of the country was controlled by the Mafia. 

At this cozy little hot spot, hidden in the old Tinker mansion, you will find the best night scene around. Drink, dance, sing and mingle with other like-minded individuals but be careful, wherever there is a speakeasy there is always the mafia…and the police. On a night like tonight, with tensions running high, you might get caught in the middle of a bloody dispute. Enjoy your night but keep your guard up, we’d hate to lose any of our clientele!
Tickets will NOT be mailed.  Upon arrival, please give the name of the purchaser. 
Tickets are non-refundable and/or cannot be interchanged