Mysteries at the Museum
Don Wildman unearths relics from the world's greatest institutions to reveal secrets from the past. He examines each artifact to illuminate history's most incredible triumphs, sensational crimes and bizarre encounters.
Type: tv
Season: 1
Episode: 1
Duration: 1h 0m
Release: 2010
Rating: 9.1
Season 1 - Mysteries at the Museum
2010-11-02
"Did homemade heads help destroy the reputation of Alcatraz prison? How did the Enigma machine help to win World War II? And is the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore the actual home of the Mona Lisa?"
2010-11-09
"Does a prehistoric \"monster\" provide clues to an Ice Age puzzle? Is an odd wooden figure the explanation for a 60-year-old mystery or the key to a government cover-up?"
2010-11-16
"What does a vintage fire engine tell us about what really destroyed San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake? Does a 10,000-year-old mastodon skeleton reveal a shocking story of greed and murder inside one of our nation's most esteemed universities?"
2010-11-23
"Did the Japanese send weapons of mass destruction to the US mainland during World War II? Is a statue of illusionist Harry Houdini haunted? Does an old hatchet hold the key to one of the nation's most sensational unsolved murders?"
2010-11-30
"Bonnie and Clyde's rifle and a bizarre deep-sea Fish are featured."
2010-12-07
"A T. rex skeleton, the Slinky and McKinley\u2019s nightshirt are featured."
2010-12-14
"The Greensboro lunch counter, Radithor and a WWII U-boat are featured."
2010-12-21
"Objects related to Rosa Parks, Elliot Ness and Bigfoot are featured."
2010-12-28
"The Theremin, Silly Putty and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge are featured."
2011-01-04
"Dillinger's death mask, the Frisbee and a shipwreck are featured."
2011-01-11
"USS Intrepid, the Seattle glue pot and Wing-Walkers are featured."
2011-01-11
"The Concorde, Robert the Doll and the Unabomber's shed are featured."
Season 2 - Mysteries at the Museum
2011-10-04
"Siamese Twins; Assassin Umbrella; Capone's Haunted Cell"
2011-10-11
"Annabelle Doll; Bridge Collapse; Whale Attack"
2011-10-18
"Prison Experiment; Butch Cassidy Manuscript; Dueling Mammoths"
2011-11-01
"S.S. Eastland Disaster, Lost Gold Mine, Smuttynose Murders"
2011-11-15
"Shrunken heads, Greeley expedition, Broken Arrow"
2011-11-29
"Outlaw Shoes; Astrochimp; Message in a Bottle"
2011-12-13
"Lotto Scam; Somali Pirates; Haunted Plane"
Season 3 - Mysteries at the Museum
2012-02-28
"Brinks Heist; Saddam's Spider Hole; Ringdocus"
2012-03-06
"Dr. Crippen; Kinross; Shoe Bomber; the Salton Sea; the Donner Party; FDR's Cane"
2012-04-17
"Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter; Lincoln Brass Knuckles; Pneumatic Subway; Karen Silkwood Murder; Einstein's Brain; Morgan Affair"
2012-04-24
"Keely's Motor; Reagan Limousine; Audubon's Mystery Book"
2012-05-01
"Lost Colony of Roanoke; Dr. Linda Hazzard; Deep Blue; Greenbrier Hotel Bunker; Death of Edgar Allan Poe; Liberty Bell 7"
2012-05-08
"Black Dahlia; French Angel; Sterling Hall Bombing"
2012-05-15
"Hitchcock's Birds; Hope Diamond; Phineas Gage"
2012-05-22
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2012-05-29
"Exorcism; Honey Island Swamp Monster; The Real James Bond; La Belle Shipwreck; Sgt. Stubby"
Season 4 - Mysteries at the Museum
2012-11-15
"A lantern that helped guide a teenage girl; a homemade barrel used in a stunt; small metal fragment salvaged from a disaster."
2012-11-22
"A poker chip from one of Las Vegas's worst disaster; a financial document; a sword from the center of a Civil War prophecy."
2012-11-29
"Historic journey through Death Valley; a group of bricks at a Civil War prison break; a human scalp that tells a tale of bravery."
2012-12-06
"The secrets of an unlikely killer; a collection of debris that may be proof of alien intelligence; a curious orb which tells the story of a bizarre cult."
2012-12-13
"A plow that sows the seeds of a disaster; a plane that challenges the history of flight; a coin that's designed to kill."
2012-12-20
"An antique doll tied to a tragic demise; an experiment gone awry that ignites the world of fashion; a stunt that ends in disaster."
2013-01-10
"Concrete tied to the rise and fall of a Los Angeles hero; a taxidermied dog that prowled the lines in World War I; an antique gaming table said to be imbued with a sinister curse."
2013-01-24
"A makeshift harness that played a role in a mine rescue; a surf board that bears the evidence of an attack; crude explosive device at the center of a bank heist."
2013-02-07
"A preserved mass of human tissue; a massive skull belonging to an African beast; a replica of a meteorite that played a part in a heist."
2013-02-21
"Handcuffs that once held the wrists of an unlikely criminal; a dress worn by a socialite; a leather bag used in a prison escape."
2013-02-28
"A dress worn by a Hollywood movie star; a lump of gray clay; a faded brown document."
2013-03-07
"A set of books that contain a tale told from beyond the grave; a primate that once played a role in man's explorations of space; the bottle of an alcohol believed to compel drinkers to commit heinous acts."
2013-03-21
"A detonator used in a robbery; a video camera captured a bizarre phenomena; the massive skull of a beast."
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Season 7 - Mysteries at the Museum
2014-09-12
"Host Don Wildman examines a brassiere that gave salacious schemers an unexpected boost, a plane that soared to safety in a daring rescue mission and a religious icon allegedly scorched by the forces of evil."
2014-09-19
"Host Don Wildman examines a reel of film that depicts a high-flying stunt that changed aviation history, a panda discovered by an unlikely heroine and an aged document that tells the story of one man's unparalleled imprisonment."
2014-09-26
"Host Don Wildman investigates a property deed tied to an epic fight for justice, a short-wave radio that wrought havoc in a high-stakes game of espionage, and a human skull that speaks to a harrowing saga of new-world survival."
2014-10-03
"A feud between Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini is examined by the host, who later looks into the history of \"Poison Squad\" experiments and the beginnings of food and drug regulation. Also: the story of a jaw-dropping feat of trickery pulled off by a great impostor."
2014-10-17
"Host Don Wildman examines the Tootsie Roll candies that once saved the lives of a courageous band of soldiers, a guitar owned by a legendary musical jailbird, and a bicycle that helped launch humans into outer space."
2014-10-24
"A badge that inspired a nuclear experiment; a chess set used in a match of Cold War wits; eerie animal specimens."
2014-11-14
"Don examines a damaged metal identification tag that played a role in a bizarre and heated crime, a painting by a man who pulled off one of the art world\u2019s greatest deceptions, and a pin that represents a woman\u2019s perilous push to advance equality."
2014-11-21
"Don investigates a postal box that embarked on a gravity-defying journey, a traditional Viking vessel that sailed into the annals of modern history on an intrepid sea voyage, and a handmade talisman that weaves a tale of terror and courage on the American frontier."
2014-11-28
"Host Don Wildman examines an old Concord stagecoach that symbolizes a broken dream, a collection of melted vinyl records that sparked the decline of a cultural marvel, and a ship model that represents a bid for freedom."
2014-12-05
"Host Don Wildman investigates a revolver that was responsible for global consequences, a bare-bones plane that speaks to a perilous, record-breaking adventure, and a set of mug shots that represents a link between a notorious crime ring and an unlikely hero."
2014-12-12
"Host Don Wildman examines the beguiling cast of a woman who helped save thousands of lives after her death, a surfboard that speaks to one of the nation's most notorious capers, and a mysterious plant that offered unlikely hope to a family during their darkest hour."
2014-12-19
"Don investigates a china doll that speaks to a mystifying tale of deception, a bullet-marked sleigh that stood witness to the violent conclusion of a notorious love affair, and a set of common-looking stones that holds a possible clue to a lost civilization."
2014-12-26
"Don examines a timeworn tome that may explain the perplexing disappearance of the world's greatest mystery writer, a Renoir painting believed to have been bought for just $7, and a police ledger that tells the tale of a secretive love affair that ended in murder."
Season 8 - Mysteries at the Museum
2015-04-03
"Don examines a transparent roll of film that revolutionized the retail industry; a jacket that belonged to a prankster with an explosive sense of humor; and an unconventional excavation that puts a 500-year-old mystery to rest."
2015-04-10
"Don explores an aeronautical device with a notorious claim to fame; a cane that thwarted a would-be presidential assassin; and a souvenir T-shirt from an outlandish event that became an all-out rampage."
2015-04-17
"Don Wildman examines a copy of a play that sparked riots, a monocular used by a soldier who made a daring and unusual escape from behind enemy lines, and the wrapper from a product so pungent that it caused an interstate postal feud."
2015-04-24
"Don Wildman examines a concert program that marks one of the most infamous nights in the history of a prestigious music venue; a space capsule used by a heroic astronaut during a harrowing mission; and a DVD from an unusual film that blurred the lines between fact and fiction."
2015-05-01
"Don Wildman examines an iconic road sign that was part of a revolutionary plan to bring order to America's roads; a tiny bee specimen that unleashed madness; and a gas mask that was invented by a bold and pioneering man."
2015-05-15
"Don examines one of America's most explosive candies; a pinball machine that represents a gutsy player who saved the game from obscurity; and a flare stick that guided Londoners through a unique time period."
2015-05-15
"Don examines a classic toy that became a pop-culture phenomenon; a delicate silk sample that symbolizes a stunning tale of international espionage; and a quirky car designed to travel on both land and water."
2015-05-22
"Don examines a peanut that played a role in an unusual fad that took 1 man on a daring adventure; a standoff that pitted a man against some of Hollywood's most powerful people; and a set of gold relics that became the subject of an intense battle between 2 rival nations."
2015-05-22
"Don examines a peanut that played a role in an unusual fad that took 1 man on a daring adventure; a standoff that pitted a man against some of Hollywood's most powerful people; and a set of gold relics that became the subject of an intense battle between 2 rival nations."
2015-05-29
"Don examines a trinket that symbolizes the stormy evolution of a beloved holiday; a novel contraption deployed to save a bevy of wild beavers in Idaho; and a scandalous machine that titillated Victorian England."
2015-06-05
"Don Wildman examines a painted wooden sign that once advertised a vaudeville act so bad it was good; a famous cow's-milk can from the White House; and a program from one of the most polemic films of the 20th century."
Season 9 - Mysteries at the Museum
2015-10-02
"Season 9 begins with host Don Wildman visiting a famous Renaissance sculpture that was once stolen in Vienna; and he learns about the inspiration behind a Shakespeare play while examining a rare book at Harvard. Also: the story of a strange flying device in Arizona."
2015-10-09
"The story of a baffling plague in Michigan is recalled. Also: A spy love story unfolds in Berlin; and poker's rise in Las Vegas is chronicled."
2015-10-16
"Stories of alligators prowling New York City sewers are explored. Also: The host checks out a car in San Diego that has been customized with everything including the kitchen sink; and finds evidence of Paul Revere being a forensic hero in Boston."
2015-10-23
"An odd glass medical devise invented by an aviator is inspected in Chicago; and a set of tools used in a failed auto business are examined in Michigan. Also: A bird specimen reveals a case of deception at Harvard University."
2015-11-06
"Don investigates a precious metal that reportedly cured alcoholism; recalls a time when Reno was a destination for disgruntled spouses; and looks into the mystery of a president's untimely death."
2015-12-04
"Host Don Wildman examines a forged European painting that duped many museums. Also: eight tiny boxes resembling coffins; and a mysterious rubber block found washed up on a beach."
2015-12-11
"Don Wildman examines a coded letter, a classic novel, and a legendary lamp."
2015-12-18
"Don Wildman examines a truce game, a tale of a whale, a First Lady's bravery."
Season 10 - Mysteries at the Museum
2016-04-07
"Don Wildman examines an electric chair, a marble table and a yearbook."
2016-04-14
"Don Wildman inspects a velvet painting, a distorted skull and a video game."
2016-04-28
"Don Wildman examines postage stamps made by a group of pirate radio rebels, inspects a photo linked to a terrifying sea monster and observes a gun owned by one of the most popular outlaws in Wild West history."
2016-06-10
"crucial events by reexamining what has been left behind. The series casts its net wide, exploring the corners and backrooms of institutions dedicated to a variety of popular and entertaining"
2016-06-10
"crucial events by reexamining what has been left behind. The series casts its net wide, exploring the corners and backrooms of institutions dedicated to a variety of popular and entertaining"
2016-06-10
"nd intrigue. Whether a diary from an Arctic exploration, a stone giant thought to be the remnant of a race of enormous people or a futuristic house that almost changed the world, iconic museum artifacts help us uncover who we are and what we've become. Each hour of this series will take viewers on a captivating, revealing and at times shocking tour of America's past, revisiting its most crucial events"
2016-06-10
"haped our history. Behind each artifact is yet another story to be told and secrets to be revealed -- tales brimming with scandal, mystery,"
2016-06-10
"or a futuristic house that almost changed the world, iconic museum artifacts help us uncover who we are and what we've become. Each hour of this series will take viewers on a captivating, revealing and at times shocking tour of America's past, revisiting its most crucial ev"
2016-04-20
"ms of institutions dedicated to a variety of popular and entertaining subjects -- invisible spies, cold-blooded assassins, dinosaurs, the paranormal, the Old West, the Cold War and more. We'll tackle some of history's most enduring mysteries -- both familiar tales and little-know"
2016-06-10
"Museums are where America displays its wondrous treasures of the past -- often strange and curious remnants of the momentous events that have shaped our history. Behind each artifact is yet another story to be told and secrets to be revealed -- tales brimming with scandal, mystery, murder and intrigue."
Season 11 - Mysteries at the Museum
2016-07-29
"Don Wildman investigates a brave hero, a civil-rights pioneer and a bizarre UFO sighting."
2016-08-05
"Don Wildman investigates a gambling geek, a golden experiment and a fearless heroine."
2016-08-12
"Don Wildman examines a medal presented to the greatest boxer of all time, inspects the statue of a monstrous beast and investigates a newspaper that exposed a salacious scandal."
2016-08-19
"Don Wildman investigates the disappearance of one of New York's elite, an Olympic Jersey tied to a pivotal moment for civil rights and a plastic knife wielded in a chilling survival story."
2016-08-26
"Don Wildman examines a set of mysterious bones found beneath Benjamin Franklin's home, a brave woman determined to save a hijacked airplane and an author's quest to get his work published."
2016-09-02
"Host Don Wildman highlights a bold plan to steal a priceless diamond; sinks his teeth into the tale of a bloodthirsty shark known for inspiring a horror movie; and recalls a famous encounter between a U.S. president and the King of Rock and Roll."
2016-09-09
"Don Wildman examines a replica of America's most famous bell; inspects a photograph of a suspicious-looking chef; and investigates an illustrated book depicting a devilish fiend."
Season 12 - Mysteries at the Museum
2016-09-16
"The Miracle on the Hudson River; uncovering the origin of a legendary statue; a musical invention that struck a major chord."
2016-10-13
"Included: a great high-wire stunt; Thomas Jefferson's above-and-beyond efforts to preserve America's reputation; and a bizarre hoax."
2016-10-14
"A controversial film reel sparks a powerful businessman's jealousy and his wife's cunning escape; and Don Wildman recalls the downfall of England's most notorious twins while examining a set of brass knuckles. Also: a look at a 19th-century lantern's connection to a mysterious tale that has spooked a North Carolina town for decades."
2016-10-20
"The truth behind a culinary caper that stunned the world; a toilet that inspired a taboo-busting invention; a sculpture behind the most tragic love story of all time."
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Season 19 - Mysteries at the Museum
2018-02-15
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Season 21 - Mysteries at the Museum
2018-08-01
"Don Wildman explores a clever con onboard the RMS Titanic, investigates a murder mystery solved by the real-life Sherlock Holmes and examines the reinvention of an iconic Olympian."
2018-09-19
"Don Wildman showcases the death-defying tale of a brave baker, reveals the shocking secret behind a sinister psychic and investigates the world's most dangerous swim."
Season 22 - Mysteries at the Museum
2018-11-07
"Don Wildman examines an antique fingerprinting kit used by law enforcement, a macabre diorama of the last execution in the Salem Witch Trials and a helicopter much like one that was hijacked in the 1970s."
2018-11-14
"Don Wildman investigates a haunted home with a talkative ghost, Superman's rescue of a real family and the discovery of a sleeping dragon."
2018-12-12
"Don Wildman investigates a mysterious curse that doomed movie star Rudolph Valentino, one of America's most brazen bank heists and a pocket watch that was responsible for a string of bizarre deaths."
2018-12-12
"Don Wildman investigates a mysterious plague that killed thousands of sheep, an unexplained encounter from beyond the grave and a deadly substance used in a bizarre murder plot."
2018-12-19
"Don Wildman examines the harrowing haunting of a family who witnessed the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, a hideous monster lurking in the sewers below the city of London and a terrifying plague that swept America."
2018-12-26
"Don Wildman examines how a spelling mistake created a holiday classic, a ferocious feline that reportedly stalks the halls of the US Capitol Building before national tragedies and a gruesome triple murder on the high seas."
2019-03-20
"Don Wildman investigates a mysterious family curse that terrified a small town, a father and son's desperate attempt to escape an out-of-control inferno and the story behind the more than 200 giant figures carved into the barren Colorado landscape."
Season 23 - Mysteries at the Museum
2018-11-14
"Don Wildman investigates an ominous orb that mystified the nation, an interstellar sound from the dark side of the moon and the true identity of the world's most celebrated writer."
2018-11-21
"Don Wildman examines an ancient carving that could tell of aliens visiting Earth, a scalpel used by America's first serial killer and a piece of wood from a ship mysteriously buried beneath the World Trade Center."
2018-12-19
"Don Wildman investigates an eerie premonition about a presidential assassination, a superstorm that churned up the long-hidden plunder of an infamous pirate and the miraculous resurrection of 40,000-year-old worms."
2019-01-16
"Don Wildman investigates a legendary beast lurking in the forests of West Virginia, a ruthless kidnapping plot that targeted Frank Sinatra's son and a string of violent attacks by the walking dead."
