Pokémon Fossil Museum to Display Real and Fake Fossils in U.S. Next Year

The Pokémon Company has officially announced that the Pokémon Fossil Museum will be making its North American debut in May 2026. Curious about what the Pokémon Fossil Museum entails? It's an enthralling exhibition that juxtaposes the fictional fossils of Pokémon with those of real ancient lifeforms. Following its initial launch in Japan, this unique exhibit will be showcased at Chicago's Field Museum starting May 22, 2026, marking its first venture outside Japan.

During your visit to the museum, you'll have the opportunity to explore vibrant Pokémon models displayed alongside genuine extinct species from the Field Museum's collection. This includes scientific casts of iconic Field Museum dinosaurs such as SUE the T. rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx, placed next to Fossil Pokémon like Tyrantrum and Archeops. The museum prompts visitors with the engaging question, "How many differences (and similarities) will you spot, Trainers?"

Pokémon Fossil Museum Virtual Tour

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For those unable to travel to either Japan or Chicago, there's good news: The Pokémon Company and Toyohashi Museum of Natural History have collaborated to offer a virtual tour of the Pokémon Fossil Museum. This allows fans from around the world to explore the fascinating juxtaposition of real and Pokémon fossils, from a tyrannosaurus to a Tyrantrum, right from the comfort of their own homes.

In other Pokémon-related news, a significant event unfolded today as authorities in the UK arrested a man found to be in possession of stolen Pokémon cards valued at £250,000 (approximately $332,500). The discovery was made after a raid by Greater Manchester Police at a residence in Hyde, Tameside. In a light-hearted comment, a police spokesperson quipped, "Gotta catch 'em all."