

TV series
Stories from the Vaults
2007–2009, English, on Smithsonian Channel.
Hosted by actor Tom Cavanagh, Stories from the Vaults is a series of 30-minute shows featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum complex. The new series, produced by Caragol Wells Productions, showcases the Smithsonian's rarest treasures as Tom Cavanagh meets with the experts behind the Smithsonian and discusses what it takes to preserve these precious artifacts for the generations to come. Stories from the Vaults debuted September 2007 on Smithsonian Networks. The second season premiered Sunday July 12th, 2009.
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 14
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2009
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Where to watch Stories from the Vaults
Stories from the Vaults is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Latest episode
S2 E7: Villains and Rogues
Aired 23 August 2009
Seasons 2
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 3 September 2007
- Last aired
- 23 August 2009
- Network
- Smithsonian Channel
- Language
- English
- Type
- Scripted
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Stories from the Vaults: quick answers
Is Stories from the Vaults worth watching?
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How many seasons of Stories from the Vaults are there?
Stories from the Vaults has 2 seasons and 14 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Stories from the Vaults finished?
Yes. Stories from the Vaults ended in 2009, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Stories from the Vaults on?
Stories from the Vaults is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
Stories from the Vaults parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Stories from the Vaults?
If you liked Stories from the Vaults, try History 101, Mysteries at the Museum, Last Chance U.
