Escape Artist DC - Washington, District of Columbia

Emily P.

I've done escape rooms a few times and this was a very enjoyable experience! The props and decor seemed minimalist/not as fancy as other escape room 'chains' but they had a human touch and passion to them!

Pros: Variety of puzzles that weren't overly convoluted or took way too much time; great pricing; great location; adequate length/difficulty that helps you feel a sense of accomplishment!

Cons: Air was a little musty; the hint system was a bit tedious (you have to click through all available hints in chronological order until you reach the hint you need; in other escape rooms I've done, the game master presented the hint that was appropriate to our progress. But perhaps the experience may have been different if we asked questions directly to the game master!)

J.R. H.

My girlfriend and I went at Gallery Heist and had a BLAST. The puzzles were challenging but fair, the order of progression in solving the room was natural, overall it was just an amazing experience. It was made perfect by having such an amazing host.

If you're looking at a great, AFFORDABLE night out, this is your place (and yes, we escaped!!).

Devin K.

So much fun! It’s clear this Escape Room creator is passionate about it & made a really creative & fun set of rooms instead of buying some big box sets. It felt kind of minimalist when we first walked in but there was a lot of hidden depth, the puzzles were so unique & fun, it ended up being an incredible experience and the creator’s opinions on Escape Rooms (e.g. don’t overly rely on too many keys & locks) were felt — it made for a better experience than many others & I now fully agree with his opinion!

Shyam M.

The Night at the museum was an amazing escape room. Since we were only the two of us, we couldn't complete the whole task in an hour's time. However the host was sweet enough to help us out complete the remaining part. Overall it was a 5/5 experience!

Melanie S.

My son and I are escape room junkies and we attempted 6 rooms in one day. We saved the escape artist DC for our last 3 rooms. We were concerned because there were just 2 of us and some rooms needed more people. But the host had adjustments in the puzzles to accommodate teams of 2 if needed
We had been successful with the first 3 rooms on our quest so we were pumped to see if we could actually do it and escape all of them. We got to the escape artist DC and it is in a little row house. There are no frills here but lots of adventure. We were greeted by our host and he suggested we start with the hardest room first
This ended up being good advice since we were pretty mentally-spent after #5 but back to the rooms
All of the rooms appear to be really basic but looks can be deceiving. They were all so well themed. The system they use to provide hints was very unique.
It was also neat to see new devices and games / challenges. We did all 3 of his rooms but we would definitely do more if/ when they change them up and we are in the area. We did escape all 3 rooms with just the 2 of us. We were physically and mentally wiped out but what an awesome day.

NateandAva's M.

Night at the Museum was a perfect beginner escape room. It was accessible to a group with an age range of 9 - 45. The puzzles were engaging and challenging but not overly frustrating. The hints were well-designed. All this for only $20 a person. Great fun!

Jennifer R.

I had a group of 9 adults come to do the Night at the Museum Room. The manager/statf was very friendly and helpful. We loved that there was plenty for everyone to do inside the room so no one felt like they were not needed. The variety puzzles were great for all types of people. We successfully escaped in 42 minutes with no hints, but we definitely felt challenged along the way. We had a fabulous time and can't wait until we can come back and try one of the other rooms!

Michael L.

It was my first escape room experience and I really enjoyed it! The owner is super smart and also an amazing artist. His story on how he started his escape rooms is powerful and will leave you wanting to do more. While the game is usually played with three to four people, my friend and I got pretty far as a team of two. It was a great team building experience for everyone!

So, if you are looking for a fun activity to do on a weekend with friends, family, or coworkers, go do an escape room at Escape Artist DC!

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