The Arthur Conan Doyle Collection Lancelyn Green Bequest

Arthur as Deputy Lieutenant of Surrey
Be a museum detective - download our specially-designed mystery trails

The Portsmouth City Museum hosts the collection's artefact exhibition A Study in Sherlock; you can find out more about the phenomenon that is the world's only 'consulting detective' by downloading one of our mystery trails which can be used when you visit.

There are presently three different skill levels
  • General (1st Class Detective Level I)
    suitable for ages 10 and up)
  • Intermediate (1st Class Detective Level II)
    suitable for ages 15 and up)
  • Expert (Master Detective)
    suitable for diehard Sherlock fans!)
Each trail will direct you to each display cabinet where by observing the contents you will find the answers to the questions.  Then follow the instructions to solve each mystery!

Answers available at the museum or by email request

General:             The Case of the Missing Doctor
Intermediate:    The Case of the Hidden Enemy
Expert:                The Case of the Doctor and the Collector