UNLEASH YOUR INNER DETECTIVE

Find the Evidence | Solve the Clues | Catch the Culprit

Forensic Science, Brought to Life


The Science of Crime creates hands-on forensic experiences where real tools, evidence-based thinking, and clever mysteries come together — designed for schools, corporate and social teams, science festivals, whānau, and curious minds of all ages.
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Crack the Case

You have one mission: find the evidence, follow the clues, and solve the mystery before time runs out.

Unleash your inner detective and step into a forensic investigation — search the scene, analyse the evidence, question what you think you know, and piece together what really happened.

Every clue matters.

Every theory can be tested.

The truth is in the evidence — can you find it?

Open the Case
Receive the case file, meet the suspects, and discover what is at stake.
Case file and forensic clues
Search the Scene
Search the scene, uncover clues, and examine the evidence.
Forensic evidence being examined during an investigation
Analyse the Evidence
Use forensic tools, observation, and reasoning to see what the evidence reveals.
Forensic tools used to analyse evidence
Unlock the Reveal
Test your final answer and discover whether your team cracked the case.
Final reveal in a forensic science mystery experience

Choose Your Investigation

From schools, whānau events, birthday parties, and community festivals to corporate team-building, every experience can be tailored to your audience, venue, age group, and goals.

Schools & Education

Hands-on forensic science sessions for students, designed to spark curiosity, critical thinking, and evidence-based reasoning.

Corporate & Team Events

A clever, collaborative alternative to ordinary team-building.

Whānau & Community Events

Age-appropriate forensic fun for curious tamariki, rangatahi, and adults.

Private & Custom Events

Bespoke investigations designed around your theme, group, venue, and occasion.

Why Science of Crime?

Real science. Clever mysteries. Designed with care.

Dr Angela Clark leading a forensic science activity

Designed by a forensic scientist

Created by Dr Angela “Bones” Clark, a forensic anthropologist, educator, and experienced forensic science communicator.
Hands-on forensic evidence activity

Hands-on and evidence-led

Participants use observation, reasoning, real forensic techniques, and teamwork to make sense of the evidence.
Forensic evidence handled with care and respect

Respectful, not sensational

Our experiences are designed with care for people, place, and story — exploring forensic science through curiosity, critical thinking, and respect, not shock value.
Dr Angela Bones Clark from The Science of Crime

Ready to start the investigation?

Want to book a private Science of Crime experience for your school, workplace, festival, birthday, or special event?

Make an enquiry and tell us about your audience, venue, date, and goals — or see what’s on to find out when and where our next public investigation is happening.

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