The cache is not located at the posted coordinates. You will need to visit six Adventure Labs, for a total of 30 locations, to obtain the codes to solve for the final location. A special Biddeford pathtag will be awarded to the first 100 geocaching accounts that complete the 30 stops and this bonus geocache. Links to the six Adventure Labs are provided at the bottom of the page.
Are you new to geocaching and Adventure Labs?
There are two apps that are needed to complete the Museum in the Streets Adventures.
- The Adventure Lab app is needed to visit the 30 Museum in the Streets locations. Visit the Geocaching Adventure Labs website for more information about Adventure Labs and to download the app.
- The Geocaching app is needed to visit this bonus geocache. Visit the Geocaching 101 website for more information about Geocaching and to download the app.
Biddeford Museum in the Streets
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The Museum in the Streets provides a historical guide of the heritage and culture in the City of Biddeford. Each of the 30 signs you visit are written in both English and French. French was chosen as the second language in recognition of the substantial population of Franco-Americans as well as the many francophone tourists who visit this area. The immediate roots of the Franco-Americans go back to Canada in the 17th century. For more information about the Museum in the Streets project, visit their website.
Puzzle
As you visit each of the 30 sites, collect the code found in the journal of the location. Each code is a number. The code will be available in the journal after you complete your visit to the location. A worksheet is provided below to help you keep track of the codes. Once you collect all the codes, follow the instructions to solve for the final puzzle coordinates.
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Instructions:
- Collect the codes from the journals of the 30 locations
- Sum the codes from each of the six Adventure labs
- Click on the Certitude image below and then enter the six sets of numbers into the Certitude geochecker in order (i.e., LAB1, LAB2, LAB3, etc.) without any blanks between the sets of numbers. For example, if the numbers are LAB1=122, LAB2=34, LAB3=287, LAB4=86, LAB5=190, and LAB6=78, then you would enter the following string into the geochecker: 122342878619078.
- If the correct number sequence is entered into Certitude, the program will provide you with information on how to find the final bonus geocache.
Inside the cache is a logbook and a supply of Biddeford pathtags which you are free to claim one (one pathtag per geocaching account please). Please don't leave any swag or trackables in the cache as there isn't enough room.
Geocache Location
The final bonus is located on private property. Permission has been granted to enter the grounds of this location but only during daylight hours. No visits after dark please.
Biddeford Museum in the Streets Lab Adventure Lab Links
A group of six people created the the six Adventures to take you on a tour to visit the 30 locations of Biddeford's Museum in the Streets. Click on a name below to go to each Adventure Lab.