Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

The adventures of Xavier, Yadina, and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids. Xavier Riddle empowers children to dream big and recognize their ability to make a real and meaningful difference in the world.

Kids

Seasons

1. I Am Johann Sebastian Bach

Air Date: 2019-11-11

Xavier learns all about playing the recorder when he meets Johann Sebastian Bach.

2. I Am Marie Curie

Air Date: 2019-11-11

Marie Curie inspires Brad to follow his dreams.

3. I Am Mary Shelley

Air Date: 2019-11-12

The kids meet spooky storyteller Mary Shelley who shows Xavier how to tell a story that is both spooky and silly.

4. I Am Harry Houdini

Air Date: 2019-11-12

Harry Houdini teaches Brad how to keep calm when he's scared.

5. I Am George Washington

Air Date: 2019-11-13

Yadina is excited when she's chosen to be the leader of her Nature Troop, thinking this a great first step toward becoming President one day. Only problem is, she isn't entirely sure how to be a good leader.

6. I Am Susan B. Anthony

Air Date: 2019-11-13

Susan B. Anthony helps Brad show his friends that everyone should have a vote.

7. I Am Isaac Newton

Air Date: 2019-11-18

Xavier tries mini golf for the first time, and things don't exactly go as planned. No matter how hard and fast he swings, the ball never goes in the hole... To the Secret Museum! Our trio are sent back in time to meet an expert in the laws of motion: Sir Isaac Newton. Isaac is in the middle of his own problem, trying to figure out how he can out jump boys who are clearly bigger than him.

8. I Am Golda Meir

Air Date: 2019-11-18

Golda Meir shows Yadina that she should tell people when there's a big problem, so it can be solved together.

9. I Am Winston Churchill

Air Date: 2019-11-19

Brad meets Winston Churchill and learns the importance of speaking up for yourself.

10. I Am Cleopatra

Air Date: 2019-11-19

Xavier talks to Cleopatra about how to ask his parents if he can stay up late to see the super moon.

11. I Am Catherine the Great

Air Date: 2019-11-20

Catherine the Great eases Brad's fears about going to day camp without his best friends.

12. I Am Tomioka Tessai

Air Date: 2019-11-20

Yadina is unsure about bringing an old quilt for show and tell, but artist Tomioka Tessai helps her realize the best items are ones connected to family.

13. We Are the Wright Brothers

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Despite all the cracked eggs, the Wright Brothers encourage Xavier and Yadina to continue their egg drop experiment.

14. We Are the Brontë Sisters

Air Date: 2019-11-27

The Bronte Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block.

15. I Am Mark Twain

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Xavier is afraid he will be unable to perform his comedy show after he hurts his wrist, but Mark Twain shows him that laughter can make hard things easier.

16. I Am Abigail Adams

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Abigail Adams helps Yadina realize that a missing color will not ruin her painting.

17. I Am Julia Child

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Watching Julia Child follow a step-by-step recipe encourages Xavier to do the same to build a model airplane.

18. I Am Neil Armstrong

Air Date: 2019-11-27

Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things.

19. I Am Helen Keller

Air Date: 2019-12-02

Helen Keller teaches Yadina that there are many different ways to learn.

20. I Am Alexander Graham Bell

Air Date: 2019-12-02

Alexander Graham Bell shows Xavier and Yadina how to help Brad after he loses his voice.

21. I Am Florence Nightingale

Air Date: 2019-12-09

Florence Nightingale shows Xavier and Brad why they should work hard to help cure Yadina’s hiccups, because it’s important to help others as best they can.

22. I Am George Washington Carver

Air Date: 2019-12-09

George Washington Carver shows Xavier just how important plant life is, and why we all need to help take care of the Earth.

23. I Am Leonardo da Vinci

Air Date: 2019-12-16

Leonardo da Vinci shows Xavier that he doesn’t have to pick just one after-school activity, because it’s okay to try many different activities.

24. I Am Amelia Earhart

Air Date: 2019-12-16

Amelia Earhart shows Brad that if there’s something he really wants to do, like ride in the bike rodeo, he should go for it.

25. I Am Zora Neale Hurston

Air Date: 2019-12-23

Zora Neale Hurston helps Brad feel more comfortable sharing a personal story he wrote, by showing him that stories are best when you share them with others.

26. I Am Charles Dickens

Air Date: 2019-12-23

Charles Dickens shows Yadina that she doesn’t need new toys, because her imagination can make everything more fun.

27. I Am Jackie Robinson

Air Date: 2020-01-20

Jackie Robinson helps Yadina when a child on the playground makes up rules that are unfair.

28. I Am Anna Pavlova

Air Date: 2020-01-20

Anna Pavlova encourages Xavier not to give up being a magician just because he made a few mistakes.

29. I Am Mary Leakey

Air Date: 2020-01-21

Mary Leaky helps Xavier develop a strategy for a difficult scavenger hunt -- slow down and look around.

30. I Am Alexander Hamilton

Air Date: 2020-01-21

Alexander Hamilton helps Yadina realize that starting first grade is an exciting adventure.

31. I Am Theodore Roosevelt

Air Date: 2020-01-22

Theodore Roosevelt helps Brad overcome his dislike of creepy crawly things, showing him that nature needs space to live and grow.

32. I Am Eleanor Roosevelt

Air Date: 2020-01-22

Eleanor Roosevelt teaches Xavier that any job can be amazing as long as you help others.

33. I Am Lou Gehrig

Air Date: 2020-01-23

Lou Gehrig helps the gang focus on the good stuff rather than moping about a few bad breaks.

34. I Am Marie Owens

Air Date: 2020-01-23

Marie Owens shows Xavier, Yadina and Brad how to solve problems in a positive way.

35. I Am Nikola Tesla

Air Date: 2020-08-03

Xavier is upset thinking he won't be able to bring the museum to his friend in Japan, but Nikola Tesla encourages him not to give up.

36. I Am Nellie Bly

Air Date: 2020-08-03

Nellie Bly helps Yadina overcome her fear of the monkey bars.

37. I Am Maya Angelou

Air Date: 2020-08-04

An argument between Xavier and Yadina ends badly, but Maya Angelou helps the siblings find a way to forgive each other.

38. I Am Frederick Douglass

Air Date: 2020-08-04

Frederick Douglass helps Xavier when he becomes frustrated with his schoolwork.

39. I Am Louis Pasteur

Air Date: 2020-08-05

Louis Pasteur helps Xavier with his volcano experiment project.

40. I Am Rachel Carson

Air Date: 2020-08-05

Rachel Carson helps Brad figure out a way to help butterflies migrate.

41. I Am Kate Warne

Air Date: 2020-08-06

Brad gives up on hide-and-seek until Kate Warne helps him figure out how to play the game better.

42. I Am Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Air Date: 2020-08-06

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle helps Xavier decide what to get the new girl in class for her birthday.

43. I Am Cesar Chavez

Air Date: 2020-10-05

Cesar Chavez helps Xavier, Yadina and Brad find the inspiration to tackle a big mess in the playroom.

44. I Am Dolores Huerta

Air Date: 2020-10-05

Dolores Huerta teaches Xavier, Yadina and Brad that it is important to speak up when they see someone in need.

45. I Am Confucius

Air Date: 2020-10-06

Xavier and Yadina overcome a sibling spat with the help of Confucius.

46. I Am Sacagawea

Air Date: 2020-10-06

Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize that just because Yadina is younger, she can do more than they think.

47. I Am Mary Anning

Air Date: 2020-10-07

Mary Anning inspires Xavier and Yadina to continue working on a tricky art project.

48. I Am Charlie Chaplin

Air Date: 2020-10-07

Charlie Chaplin helps Yadina cheer up Dr. Zoom.

49. I Am Billie Jean King

Air Date: 2020-10-08

Billie Jean King encourages Brad to take his first ballet class.

50. I Am Arthur Ashe

Air Date: 2020-10-08

Arthur Ashe helps Xavier, Yadina, and Brad see why they were wrong to exclude a new student at school from their game.

51. I Am Rosa Parks

Air Date: 2020-10-09

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn a lesson about treating everyone equally when they meet Rosa Parks.

52. I Am Thurgood Marshall

Air Date: 2020-10-09

Thurgood Marshall shows Xavier how to be fair with everyone when it comes to a big piece of pie.

53. I Am Harriet Tubman

Air Date: 2020-10-12

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn about courage and bravery when they meet Harriet Tubman, a woman who escapes slavery and risks her life to help others do the same.

54. I Am Wilma Rudolph

Air Date: 2021-02-01

Wilma Rudolph encourages Xavier to stay with track and field even though he thinks he should quit.

55. I Am Jonas Salk

Air Date: 2021-02-01

Jonas Salk explains that you don't need a reward for doing a good deed.

56. I Am Jesse Owens

Air Date: 2021-02-02

Jesse Owens encourages Brad after he becomes frustrated with bowling.

57. I Am Ella Fitzgerald

Air Date: 2021-02-02

Ella Fitzgerald inspires a nervous Brad to go to a dance party.

58. I Am James Naismith

Air Date: 2021-04-05

Inventor James Naismith inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to invent their own game.

59. I Am Temple Grandin

Air Date: 2021-04-05

Temple Grandin helps Yadina make friends with a new boy from her class, Ben.

60. I Am Albert Einstein

Air Date: 2021-04-06

Albert Einstein encourages Xavier to ask questions when he is curious about something.

61. I Am Carol Burnett

Air Date: 2021-04-06

Carol Burnett helps Yadina overcome her fear of looking silly by explaining that sometimes it is good to laugh at yourself.

62. I Am Abraham Lincoln

Air Date: 2021-04-07

Yadina gets advice from Abraham Lincoln after she accidentally loses her friend's toy.

63. I Am Jane Jacobs

Air Date: 2021-04-07

Jane Jacobs inspires Xavier, Yadina and Brad to rebuild their fort.

64. I Am Sir Edmund Hillary

Air Date: 2021-04-08

Edmund Hillary explains to Xavier that even the most courageous adventurers ask for help when they need it.

65. I Am Celia Cruz

Air Date: 2021-04-08

Yadina prepares for a special birthday performance with the help of Celia Cruz.

66. I Am Jigonsaseh

Air Date: 2021-11-01

Jigonsaseh, the original Haudenosaunee Clan Mother, inspires the trio to stop arguing with each other.

67. I Am Sacagawea

Air Date: 2021-11-01

Sacagawea helps Xavier and Brad realize they shouldn't underestimate Yadina just because she's younger than them.

68. I Am Ibn Battuta

Air Date: 2021-11-02

Ibn Battuta shows Brad that a change of scenery might help him finish his comic book story.

69. I Am Beulah Louise Henry

Air Date: 2021-11-02

Beulah Louise Henry inspires Yadina to keep working on her invention.

70. I Am Rukmini Devi

Air Date: 2022-01-14

Rukmini Devi reminds Xavier and Yadina why their annual family walk is special.

71. I Am Bob Ross

Air Date: 2022-01-14

Bob Ross shows Yadina that a small blunder can be a happy accident.

72. I Am Fred Rogers

Air Date: 2022-01-31

Xavier learns that he is a special person just the way he is after he has a playdate with Fred Rogers.

1. I Am Michelangelo

Air Date: 2024-01-15

Michelangelo shows Brad that even when you want something done quickly, doing something well takes time.

2. I Am Dorothy Levitt

Air Date: 2024-01-15

Dorothy Levitt shows Xavier that when learning a new skill, such as skateboarding, it helps to start with the basics.

3. I Am Bessie Coleman

Air Date: 2024-01-16

When Yadina wants to hike to the hilltop, aviator Bessie Coleman encourages her to persevere.

4. I Am King Sejong the Great

Air Date: 2024-01-16

King Sejong the Great's openness to ideas inspires the trio to solicit KidZone suggestions from more children.

5. I Am Eugenie Clark

Air Date: 2024-01-17

Eugenie Clark shows Brad that when he's faced with something that seems a bit scary, asking questions can help him feel less afraid.

6. I Am Benjamin Banneker

Air Date: 2024-01-17

Yadina learns how to overcome a challenge.

7. I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Air Date: 2024-01-18

Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires Yadina to realize that she has the power to create change.

8. I Am Grandmaster Flash

Air Date: 2024-01-19

Grandmaster Flash shows Xavier that if he wants to create new music for a dance party, he should experiment.

9. I Am Mary Seacole

Air Date: 2024-01-19

Mary Seacole shows Xavier and Yadina that there are many ways they can help Brad feel better after falling off his bike.

10. I Am Hedy Lamarr

Air Date: 2024-01-22

Hedy Lamarr shows Yadina that she can do more than one thing.

11. I Am Archimedes

Air Date: 2024-01-22

Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn that creative thinking can lead to new ideas.

12. I Am James Braidwood

Air Date: 2024-01-23

James Braidwood shows Brad that when he is feeling nervous, being prepared can help him stay calm.

13. I Am Queen Lili' Oukalani

Air Date: 2024-01-23

Queen Lili'uokalani shows Xavier and Yadina that being responsible can involve making hard choices.

14. I Am Alvin Ailey

Air Date: 2024-01-24

Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together.

15. I Am Lucy Maud Montgomery

Air Date: 2024-01-24

Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.

16. I Am Zelia Nuttal

Air Date: 2024-01-25

Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries.

17. I Am Jules Léotard

Air Date: 2024-01-25

Xavier learns it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.

18. I Am Louis Braille

Air Date: 2024-01-26

Louis Braille explains there are many ways to read.

19. I Am Zaha Hadid

Air Date: 2024-01-26

Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.

20. I Am Jim Thorpe

Air Date: 2024-07-15

Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn.

21. I Am Norval Morrisseau

Air Date: 2024-07-15

Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.

22. I Am Roberto Clemente

Air Date: 2024-07-16

Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to help however they can when they realize the museum water fountain is broken on a hot day.

23. I Am Kristi Yamaguchi

Air Date: 2024-07-16

Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it's okay to ask for help when she's learning how to roller skate.

24. I Am Madam C.J. Walker

Air Date: 2024-07-17

Madam C. J. Walker shows Xavier that working hard on his lemonade stand can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams.

25. I Am Edwin Binney

Air Date: 2024-07-17

Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that to work together as a team, they should listen to everyone's ideas.

26. I Am William Shakespeare

Air Date: 2024-09-09

William Shakespeare shows Brad that it is alright to feel how he is feeling.

27. I Am Katherine Johnson

Air Date: 2024-09-09

Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for turtles.

28. I Am Bruce Lee

Air Date: 2024-09-10

Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they get, they are in charge of what their body does.

29. I Am Sonia Manzano

Air Date: 2024-09-10

Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that telling stories can help manage big feelings.

30. We Are Siegel and Shuster

Air Date: 2024-10-14

Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster encourage Brad to believe in the power of his imagination, even when other people don't.

31. I Am Edmonia Lewis

Air Date: 2024-10-14

Edmonia Lewis inspires Xavier to proudly create a piece of art for his mom that represents their family.

32. I Am David Suzuki

Air Date: 2024-10-15

David Suzuki shows Xavier that when we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves too.

33. I Am Esther Martinez

Air Date: 2024-10-15

Esther Martinez tells a traditional Tewa legend, which helps Xavier and Yadina realize how stories can connect us to our family histories.

34. I Am Gwen Ifill

Air Date: 2024-12-09

Gwen Ifill shows Yadina that asking questions is a great way to get information.

35. I Am Matthew Henson

Air Date: 2024-12-09

Matthew Henson shows Xavier and Brad that they can learn from each other.

36. I Am Kofi Annan

Air Date: 2024-12-10

Kofi Annan shows Yadina and Brad that when they can't agree on how to spend their fundraiser money, finding a compromise can help everyone.

37. We Are William and Caroline Herschel

Air Date: 2024-12-10

William and Caroline Herschel show Xavier that including Yadina in his magic show can make it even more fun.

38. I Am Willard Wigan

Air Date: 2025-02-17

Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her make friendship bracelets more carefully.

39. I Am Maria Sibylla Merian

Air Date: 2025-02-17

Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can have fun while waiting for flowers to grow.

40. I Am Jackie Robinson

Air Date: 2025-02-18

Jackie Robinson shows Xavier that it takes courage to change something that isn't right.

41. I Am Ravi Shankar

Air Date: 2025-02-28

Ravi Shankar shows Yadina that it feels good to share her culture.

42. I Am Babe Didrikson

Air Date: 2025-02-28

Babe Didrikson Zaharias shows Yadina that being prepared can help you do difficult things - like making the basketball team.

43. I Am Grace Hopper

Air Date: 2025-02-28

Grace Hopper shows Brad that he will never know if he can build his robot differently than everyone else unless he tries.

44. I Am Itzhak Perlman

Air Date: 2025-02-28

Itzhak Perlman shows Xavier that when he struggles to learn music the same way as the other kids in the band, he can do it his own way.

45. I Am Full of Possibilities

Air Date: 2025-02-28

Xavier travels to meet heroes Christopher Reeve, Kitty O'Neil, Oprah Winfrey, and his own ancestor.

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Rating

9.0/10

Release Date

2019-11-11

Episodes

117 (2 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast