The upcoming film adaptation of “The Da Vinci Code” urges viewers to “Seek the truth,” which fans of Dan Brown’s popular book can do this weekend at the Brunnier Art Museum. As the finale of the series based on “The Da Vinci Code,” the museum will host the Brunnier Art Mystery.

Education Assistant Amanda Hall said the mystery is based on clues and codes inherent in the works of art currently on display. There are six exhibitions from the museum’s permanent collections, including one on religious iconography.

“You have to explore each section in the art in the museum. At the end, you’ve gone through every exhibit,” said Brunnier employee Wendy Hoyt, sophomore in child, adult and family services.

To play, participants will be briefed in a group about the mystery they’ll be solving. After receiving their initial clue, they’ll work individually or in small groups to follow the clues.

“There’s a variety of mysteries,” Hall said. “There’s a little bit of code, and a little bit of hidden messages. Everyone will work at their own pace.”

Rachel Hughes, Brunnier employee and sophomore in finance, said the mystery will take an hour to complete. Participants will be given flashlights, black lights and magnifying glasses to aid them.

Hall said it was challenging to develop a believable – but false – synopsis for the mystery and to hide the clues within art.

“Hiding clues was a hurdle to overcome, since the clues have to be in plain sight, but artfully concealed,” Hall said.

The Brunnier staff said the event is meant to increase interest in modern art by showing its association in mainstream and popular culture.

Hoyt and Hughes said they’re intrigued by this idea and think others will be, because the book is such a common experience for many people and doesn’t require prior knowledge of art history or its applications.

Hoyt, on the other hand, said people will be interested because they’re participating in a scavenger hunt.

“They actually have to go and read the labels,” she said. “I think it’ll make them more interested and appreciative of the art. I just think it’ll be a really fun experience and something to go to.”

Hall said it will be the least controversial of the museum’s Da Vinci Code series because it doesn’t deal with the religion or true and false parts of the book.

“People will have a fun time and not have to think critically about what the book may or may not contain,” she said.

Hughes said the museum approaches the book from an informative aspect.

“It’s important in today’s society,” she said.

Although Hoyt said she thinks this event is aimed at college students and older, Hall and Hughes said families may participate because the clues are logic-based and don’t require knowledge of art.

“I think deep down, when people read books like ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ they picture themselves in the same scenario, and they solve the mystery with the characters,” Hall said.

“This is a chance for them to have a hand at it.”