Mysteries at the Museum: Season 12
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Mysteries at the Museum Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 12 Progress Shield
Miracle on the Hudson, For the Love of Lady Liberty and Dawn of the Synth
Sep 16, 2016 · 60 min
The Miracle on the Hudson River; uncovering the origin of a legendary statue; a musical invention that struck a major chord.
Kidnapped Filmmaker; Pinky's Freedom Ring; Checkered Game of Life
Sep 23, 2016
Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family f
Spy That Saved Washington; Monster in the Egg; Hatfields and McCoys
Sep 29, 2016
Don Wildman uncovers a British plot to assassinate George Washington, investigates the bizarre trial of a rooster that hatched an egg and examines America's most notorious family f
Kensington Runestone; Smile! You're Being Hijacked; and Harriet the Spy
Sep 30, 2016
Don Wildman examines a strange stone tablet that may hold the key to America's beginnings; a model plane connected to a hijacking mistaken for a hoax; and a revolver that once belo
Boston Marathon Cheat, Beast of Bodmin; and Naked President
Oct 6, 2016
Examining what is possibly one of the most audacious hoaxes in sports history; and investigating the preserved remains of a terrifying beast. Also: Host Don Wildman inspects a watc
Death of the Ice Cream Blonde; Finding Nessie; and World's Worst Opera Singer
Oct 7, 2016
The mysterious death of a beloved Hollywood star is examined by host Don Wildman. Also: an amazing discovery made during the search for Scotland's legendary Loch Ness Monster; and
Man on Wire, Bigger Is Better; and Filipino Follies
Oct 13, 2016 · 60 min
Included: a great high-wire stunt; Thomas Jefferson's above-and-beyond efforts to preserve America's reputation; and a bizarre hoax.
Hedy Lamarr's Escape; The Kray Twins; and Maco Light
Oct 14, 2016 · 60 min
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 exami
Prehistoric Mystery Meat, The Invention of TP and Antony and Cleopatra
Oct 20, 2016 · 60 min
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.
Big Eyes, Magnetic Girl and the Half-Safe
Oct 21, 2016
Don Wildman examines a painting at the center of an art world scandal, a 19th century medallion connected to the case of a young girl with seemingly magnetic powers and a blunderbu
White House Water, Queen of the Mist and Real Holy Grail
Oct 27, 2016
Don Wildman examines a string of mysterious deaths in the White House, a woman who took a pioneering plunge and an ancient chalice that could be the elusive Holy Grail.
Tonya vs. Nancy, Shrimpy Sonar and Dumbarton Dogs
Nov 28, 2016
Don Wildman examines a scorecard connected to a legendary figure skating rivalry, an underwater microphone which detected an unlikely World War II enemy and the skull of a tiny ani
When Twain Met Sawyer, Guardian Angels and Army of the Dead
Nov 3, 2016
Don Wildman investigates the unknown story behind a literary legend, the inspiring tale behind a group of rookie heroes and an army of Roman ghosts.