Xavier Riddle And The Secret Museum - The Exhibit Opens At The Museum Of Discovery And Science

Guests will travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes when Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, presented locally by Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, opens at the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS). This new exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend 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.

Joseph P. Cox, President and CEO of MODS, together with local exhibit Sponsors Caitlin Stella, CEO of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital and Ann Fonts, Spokesperson for Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, will open the experience and welcome children from Jack & Jill Center, Fidelis Academy, Prado Kids Vision Learning Center and Oakland Park Elementary students.

In Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit, guests will sneak through a hidden passage to the Secret Museum and use a hologram to unlock three different times in history to meet inspirational heroes. Uncover a dinosaur skeleton with Paleontologist Mary Anning, explore a secret garden with Botanist George Washington Carver and look at x-rays with Chemist Marie Curie. In the Hall of Heroes, learn the traits of a hero and how you can be a hero today.

The Xavier Riddle Scavenger Hunt: Passport to Broward is an adventure packed with exploration, learning and the chance to win a prize. Follow the trail, discover local heroes and create unforgettable memories at some of South Florida’s cultural attractions including African American Research Library and Cultural Center, Art & Culture Center/Hollywood, Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, Broward County Libraries Main Branch, Coral Springs Museum of Art, Flamingo Gardens, History Fort Lauderdale, Old Davie School Museum, Stranahan House, Wiener Museum of Decorative Arts and Young At Art Museum.

The PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and The Secret Museum is based on the highly acclaimed children’s book series Ordinary People Change the World by #1 New York Times bestselling author and South Florida resident Brad Meltzer and award-winning letterer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit is a national traveling exhibit created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with 9 Story Media Group, Inc.

The exhibit will run through May 11th, 2025.

Founded in 1976 as the Discovery Center, today the Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) is at the forefront of science education, innovation and exploration. MODS connects people to inspiring science, providing STEM education and cultural experiences for 450,000+ visitors annually in the 150,000 square foot facility. MODS is a 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization that has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for three decades (only 3% of museums are accredited for excellence and leadership in the field). MODS has added to that distinction by being named Broward’s Hub for Resilience Education by the Board of the Community Foundation of Broward, selected by the LEGO Foundation as one of only 15 museums nationwide to join the Playful Learning Museum Network and awarded the prestigious 2023 IMLS National Medal for Museum Service.