Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum

Kids

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.

Production Companies

Brown Bag Films

9 Story Media Group

PBS KIDS

Episodes

Cast

I Am Johann Sebastian Bach

1. I Am Johann Sebastian Bach

11th Nov 2019

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

I Am Marie Curie

2. I Am Marie Curie

11th Nov 2019

Marie Curie inspires Brad to follow his dreams.

I Am Mary Shelley

3. I Am Mary Shelley

12th Nov 2019

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

I Am Harry Houdini

4. I Am Harry Houdini

12th Nov 2019

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

I Am George Washington

5. I Am George Washington

13th Nov 2019

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.

I Am Susan B. Anthony

6. I Am Susan B. Anthony

13th Nov 2019

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

I Am Isaac Newton

7. I Am Isaac Newton

18th Nov 2019

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.

I Am Golda Meir

8. I Am Golda Meir

18th Nov 2019

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

I Am Winston Churchill

9. I Am Winston Churchill

19th Nov 2019

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

I Am Cleopatra

10. I Am Cleopatra

19th Nov 2019

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

I Am Catherine the Great

11. I Am Catherine the Great

20th Nov 2019

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

I Am Tomioka Tessai

12. I Am Tomioka Tessai

20th Nov 2019

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.

We Are the Wright Brothers

13. We Are the Wright Brothers

27th Nov 2019

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

We Are the Brontë Sisters

14. We Are the Brontë Sisters

27th Nov 2019

The Bronte Sisters help Brad overcome writer's block.

I Am Mark Twain

15. I Am Mark Twain

27th Nov 2019

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.

I Am Abigail Adams

16. I Am Abigail Adams

27th Nov 2019

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

I Am Julia Child

17. I Am Julia Child

27th Nov 2019

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

I Am Neil Armstrong

18. I Am Neil Armstrong

27th Nov 2019

Neil Armstrong inspires Yadina to try new things.

I Am Helen Keller

19. I Am Helen Keller

2nd Dec 2019

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

I Am Alexander Graham Bell

20. I Am Alexander Graham Bell

2nd Dec 2019

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

I Am Florence Nightingale

21. I Am Florence Nightingale

9th Dec 2019

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.

I Am George Washington Carver

22. I Am George Washington Carver

9th Dec 2019

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

I Am Leonardo da Vinci

23. I Am Leonardo da Vinci

16th Dec 2019

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.

I Am Amelia Earhart

24. I Am Amelia Earhart

16th Dec 2019

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.

I Am Zora Neale Hurston

25. I Am Zora Neale Hurston

23rd Dec 2019

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.

I Am Charles Dickens

26. I Am Charles Dickens

23rd Dec 2019

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

I Am Jackie Robinson

27. I Am Jackie Robinson

25min

20th Jan 2020

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

I Am Anna Pavlova

28. I Am Anna Pavlova

20th Jan 2020

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

I Am Mary Leakey

29. I Am Mary Leakey

21st Jan 2020

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

I Am Alexander Hamilton

30. I Am Alexander Hamilton

21st Jan 2020

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

I Am Theodore Roosevelt

31. I Am Theodore Roosevelt

25min

22nd Jan 2020

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

I Am Eleanor Roosevelt

32. I Am Eleanor Roosevelt

22nd Jan 2020

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

I Am Lou Gehrig

33. I Am Lou Gehrig

23rd Jan 2020

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

I Am Marie Owens

34. I Am Marie Owens

23rd Jan 2020

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

I Am Nikola Tesla

35. I Am Nikola Tesla

3rd Aug 2020

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.

I Am Nellie Bly

36. I Am Nellie Bly

3rd Aug 2020

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

I Am Maya Angelou

37. I Am Maya Angelou

4th Aug 2020

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

I Am Frederick Douglass

38. I Am Frederick Douglass

4th Aug 2020

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

I Am Louis Pasteur

39. I Am Louis Pasteur

5th Aug 2020

Louis Pasteur helps Xavier with his volcano experiment project.

I Am Rachel Carson

40. I Am Rachel Carson

5th Aug 2020

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

I Am Kate Warne

41. I Am Kate Warne

6th Aug 2020

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

I Am Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

42. I Am Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

6th Aug 2020

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

I Am Cesar Chavez

43. I Am Cesar Chavez

5th Oct 2020

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

I Am Dolores Huerta

44. I Am Dolores Huerta

5th Oct 2020

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

I Am Confucius

45. I Am Confucius

6th Oct 2020

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

I Am Sacagawea

46. I Am Sacagawea

6th Oct 2020

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

I Am Mary Anning

47. I Am Mary Anning

7th Oct 2020

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

I Am Charlie Chaplin

48. I Am Charlie Chaplin

7th Oct 2020

Charlie Chaplin helps Yadina cheer up Dr. Zoom.

I Am Billie Jean King

49. I Am Billie Jean King

8th Oct 2020

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

I Am Arthur Ashe

50. I Am Arthur Ashe

8th Oct 2020

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

I Am Rosa Parks

51. I Am Rosa Parks

9th Oct 2020

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

I Am Thurgood Marshall

52. I Am Thurgood Marshall

9th Oct 2020

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

I Am Harriet Tubman

53. I Am Harriet Tubman

12th Oct 2020

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.

I Am Wilma Rudolph

54. I Am Wilma Rudolph

1st Feb 2021

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

I Am Jonas Salk

55. I Am Jonas Salk

1st Feb 2021

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

I Am Jesse Owens

56. I Am Jesse Owens

2nd Feb 2021

Jesse Owens encourages Brad after he becomes frustrated with bowling.

I Am Ella Fitzgerald

57. I Am Ella Fitzgerald

2nd Feb 2021

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

I Am James Naismith

58. I Am James Naismith

5th Apr 2021

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

I Am Temple Grandin

59. I Am Temple Grandin

5th Apr 2021

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

I Am Albert Einstein

60. I Am Albert Einstein

6th Apr 2021

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

I Am Carol Burnett

61. I Am Carol Burnett

6th Apr 2021

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

I Am Abraham Lincoln

62. I Am Abraham Lincoln

7th Apr 2021

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

I Am Jane Jacobs

63. I Am Jane Jacobs

7th Apr 2021

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

I Am Sir Edmund Hillary

64. I Am Sir Edmund Hillary

8th Apr 2021

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

I Am Celia Cruz

65. I Am Celia Cruz

8th Apr 2021

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

I Am Jigonsaseh

66. I Am Jigonsaseh

1st Nov 2021

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

I Am Sacagawea

67. I Am Sacagawea

1st Nov 2021

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

I Am Ibn Battuta

68. I Am Ibn Battuta

2nd Nov 2021

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

I Am Beulah Louise Henry

69. I Am Beulah Louise Henry

2nd Nov 2021

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

I Am Rukmini Devi

70. I Am Rukmini Devi

14th Jan 2022

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

I Am Bob Ross

71. I Am Bob Ross

14th Jan 2022

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

I Am Fred Rogers

72. I Am Fred Rogers

31st Jan 2022

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

First air date

11th Nov 2019

Last air date

28th Feb 2025

Status

Returning Series

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks