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

Exciting news for Pokémon enthusiasts in North America: The Pokémon Fossil Museum is set to open its doors in the region for the first time in May 2026. Following its successful run in Japan, this unique exhibition will be hosted at Chicago's Field Museum, starting on May 22, 2026. The Pokémon Fossil Museum offers an intriguing blend of science and fantasy by showcasing fabricated Pokémon "fossils" alongside real-world ancient lifeforms.

During your visit to the museum, you'll have the opportunity to explore vibrant Pokémon models displayed next to extinct species from the Field Museum's renowned collection. Highlights include scientific casts of iconic dinosaurs such as SUE the T. rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx, positioned alongside Fossil Pokémon like Tyrantrum and Archeops. This unique juxtaposition invites visitors to discover the fascinating differences and similarities between these ancient creatures and their Pokémon counterparts. "How many differences (and similarities) will you spot, Trainers?" the museum prompts.

Pokémon Fossil Museum Virtual Tour

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For those unable to travel to Japan or Chicago, The Pokémon Company and the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History have collaborated to offer a virtual tour of the Pokémon Fossil Museum. This digital experience allows fans from around the world to explore the exhibit, featuring a captivating collection of both real and Pokémon fossils, ranging from a tyrannosaurus to a Tyrantrum, all from the comfort of their own homes.

In other Pokémon-related news, authorities in the UK recently apprehended a man after discovering a significant collection of stolen Pokémon cards valued at approximately £250,000 (about $332,500). The seizure occurred following a raid by Greater Manchester Police at a residence in Hyde, Tameside. A light-hearted comment from a police spokesperson encapsulated the situation perfectly: "Gotta catch 'em all."