
About this season
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.
Episodes (7)

1. Famous Donors
Aired 3 September 2007 • 30 min

2. Superlatives!
Aired 10 September 2007 • 30 min

3. No Place Like Home
Aired 17 September 2007 • 30 min

4. Beauty
Aired 30 September 2007 • 30 min

5. Firsts
Aired 5 November 2007 • 30 min

6. Life After Death
Aired 12 November 2007 • 30 min

7. Random?
Aired 19 November 2007 • 30 min