Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum
This exciting new series teaches kids that everyone can do remarkable things. Follow the adventures of three children as they enter a "secret museum" and travel back in time to meet real life heroes from the past, when the heroes were kids. In each episode, Xavier, Yadina, and Brad learn about the challenges these inspirational figures faced and the path they took to achieve greatness, showing the kids that they, too, can be heroes. This all-new, animated, adventure-comedy series is now available for corporate sponsorship.
- 2019-2026
- 2 seasons
- PBS Kids
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Family, Documentary
- TV-Y
This exciting new series teaches kids that everyone can do remarkable things. Follow the adventures of three children as they enter a "secret museum" and travel back in time to meet real life heroes from the past, when the heroes were kids. In each episode, Xavier, Yadina, and Brad learn about the challenges these inspirational figures faced and the path they took to achieve greatness, showing the kids that they, too, can be heroes. This all-new, animated, adventure-comedy series is now available for corporate sponsorship.
Season 2 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2024 - 2026
Episode 1
I am Michelangelo/I am Dorothy Levitt
Mon, Jan 15, 2024 25 mins
Michelangelo shows Brad that even when you want something done quickly, doing something well takes time; Dorothy Levitt shows Xavier that when learning a new skill, such as skateboarding, it helps to start with the basics.
Episode 2
I Am Bessie Coleman/I Am King Sejong the Great
Tue, Jan 16, 2024 25 mins
Bessie Coleman shows Yadina that if she wants to hike to the top of the hill, she has to keep going for it; King Sejong the Great inspires our trio to give more kids the opportunity to make suggestions for the KidZone, because everyone has ideas worth sharing.
Episode 3
I Am Eugenie Clark/I Am Benjamin Banneker
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 25 mins
Eugenie Clark shows Brad that when he's faced with something that seems a bit scary, asking questions can help him feel less afraid; Yadina learns how to overcome a challenge.
Episode 4
I Am Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Thu, Jan 18, 2024 25 mins
Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspires Yadina to realize that she has the power to create change.
Episode 5
I Am Grandmaster Flash/I Am Mary Seacole
Fri, Jan 19, 2024 25 mins
Grandmaster Flash shows Xavier that if he wants to create new music for a dance party, he should experiment; Mary Seacole shows Xavier and Yadina that there are many ways they can help Brad feel better after falling off his bike.
Episode 6
I Am Hedy Lamarr/I Am Archimedes
Mon, Jan 22, 2024 25 mins
Hedy Lamarr shows Yadina that she can do more than one thing; Xavier, Yadina and Brad learn that creative thinking can lead to new ideas.
Episode 7
I Am James Braidwood/I Am Queen Lili' Oukalani
Tue, Jan 23, 2024 25 mins
James Braidwood shows Brad that when he is feeling nervous, being prepared can help him stay calm; Queen Lili'uokalani shows Xavier and Yadina that being responsible can involve making hard choices.
Episode 8
I Am Alvin Ailey/I Am Lucy Maud Montgomery
Wed, Jan 24, 2024 25 mins
Alvin Ailey shows Yadina that music and dance can help bring people together; Xavier learns that his imagination can keep him company when he feels lonely.
Episode 9
I Am Zelia Nuttal/I Am Jules Léotard
Thu, Jan 25, 2024 25 mins
Xavier learns that asking questions can lead to exciting discoveries; Xavier learns it's normal to feel different emotions when it comes his turn to jump off the diving board.
Episode 10
I Am Louis Braille/I Am Zaha Hadid
Fri, Jan 26, 2024 25 mins
Louis Braille explains there are many ways to read; Zaha Hadid encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to build their treehouse in their own unique way.
Episode 11
I Am Jim Thorpe/I Am Norval Morrisseau
Mon, Jul 15, 2024 25 mins
Jim Thorpe shows Brad that if he wants to play flag football, observing others is a great way to learn. / Norval Morrisseau shows Yadina that art has the power to share important ideas.
Episode 12
I Am Roberto Clemente/I Am Kristi Yamaguchi
Tue, Jul 16, 2024 25 mins
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. / Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it's okay to ask for help when she's learning how to roller skate.
Episode 13
I Am Madam C.J. Walker/I Am Edwin Binney
Wed, Jul 17, 2024 25 mins
Madam C. J. Walker shows Xavier that working hard on his lemonade stand can help him afford the pogo stick of his dreams; Edwin Binney shows Xavier, Yadina, and Brad that to work together as a team, they should listen to everyone's ideas.
Episode 14
I Am William Shakespeare/I Am Katherine Johnson
Mon, Sep 9, 2024 25 mins
William Shakespeare shows Brad that it is alright to feel how he is feeling; Katherine Johnson encourages Yadina to be proud of her love for turtles.
Episode 15
I Am Bruce Lee/I Am Sonia Manzano
25 mins
Bruce Lee helps Xavier and Brad realize that no matter how angry they get, they are in charge of what their body does; Sonia Manzano shows Yadina that telling stories can help manage big feelings.
Episode 16
We Are Siegel and Shuster/I Am Edmonia Lewis
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 25 mins
Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster encourage Brad to believe in the power of his imagination, even when other people don't; Edmonia Lewis inspires Xavier to proudly create a piece of art for his mom that represents their family.
Episode 17
I Am David Suzuki/I Am Esther Martinez
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 25 mins
David Suzuki shows Xavier that when we take care of the earth, we take care of ourselves too; Esther Martinez tells a traditional Tewa legend, which helps Xavier and Yadina realize how stories can connect us to our family histories.
Episode 18
I Am Gwen Ifill/I Am Matthew Henson
Mon, Dec 9, 2024 25 mins
Gwen Ifill shows Yadina that asking questions is a great way to get information; Matthew Henson shows Xavier and Brad that they can learn from each other.
Episode 19
I Am Kofi Annan/We Are William and Caroline Herschel
Tue, Dec 10, 2024 25 mins
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; William and Caroline Herschel show Xavier that including Yadina in his magic show can make it even more fun.
Episode 20
I am Willard Wigan/I am Maria Sibylla Merian
Mon, Feb 17, 2025 25 mins
Willard Wigan shows Yadina that slowing down can help her make friendship bracelets more carefully; Maria Sibylla Merian shows Brad that he can have fun while waiting for flowers to grow.
Episode 21
I am Jackie Robinson
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 25 mins
Jackie Robinson shows Xavier that it takes courage to change something that isn't right.
Episode 22
I Am Grace Hopper/I Am Itzhak Perlman
Mon, Aug 25, 2025 25 mins
Grace Hopper shows Brad that he will never know if he can build his robot differently than everyone else unless he tries; 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.
Episode 23
I Am Ravi Shankar/I Am Babe Didrikson Zaharias
Tue, Aug 26, 2025 25 mins
Ravi Shankar shows Yadina that it feels good to share her culture; Babe Didrikson Zaharias shows Yadina that being prepared can help you do difficult things - like making the basketball team.
Episode 26
I Am Full of Possibilities
Mon, Jan 12, 2026 25 mins
Determined to figure out how to discover what he's passionate about - the way Brad is passionate about art and Yadina is passionate about becoming President - Xavier travels to meet heroes Christopher Reeve, Kitty O'Neil, Oprah Winfrey, and his own great great grandfather.