US EditionThe Pokémon Fossil Museum Is Bringing Real and Fake Pokémon Fossils to the U.S. Next Year
- The Pokémon Fossil Museum, an exhibition showcasing both actual fossils and Pokémon-inspired specimens, will make its first appearance outside of Japan when it opens at the Field Museum in Chicago on May 22, 2026.
- The exhibit has toured Japan since 2021 with variations at each venue, typically staying one to four months before the American premiere.
- Visitors will compare fossils like the Field Museum's SUE the T. Rex and Chicago Archaeopteryx alongside Pokémon fossils such as Tyrantrum and Archeops.
- According to the official website, visitors will encounter colorful Pokémon figures displayed alongside ancient lifeforms, such as dinosaur casts from the Field Museum, encouraging interactive exploration and learning.
- This exhibit aligns with the Field Museum’s mission to promote wonder and learning and aims to inspire new discoveries about Pokémon and real-world paleontology.
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Pokémon Fossil Exhibit Coming To Field Museum Next Year
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Pokémon Fossil Museum makes U.S. debut at Chicago in 2026
The Pokémon Company announced on May 14th that the Pokémon Fossil Museum, previously exclusive to Japan, will finally make its way to North America with an exhibit at Chicago’s Field Museum starting May 22, 2026. For the first time outside of Japan, visitors can see various fossilized specimens of ancient life forms that once roamed the Earth and learn about the Pokémon species they inspired. Skeletal Tyrantrum and a T. rex fossil. (Image via Ma…
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