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Pokémon Fossil Museum to Make U.S. Debut at Chicago's Field Museum in 2026

The traveling exhibit, featuring Pokémon-inspired fossils alongside real dinosaur specimens, opens May 22, 2026, marking its first appearance outside Japan.

A Pokemon fossil on display next to a real fossil
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Overview

  • The Pokémon Fossil Museum will open at the Field Museum in Chicago on May 22, 2026, its first international stop after touring Japan since 2021.
  • The exhibit pairs sculpted Pokémon 'skeletons' with real dinosaur fossils, including Sue the T. Rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx.
  • The Pokémon Fossil Museum debuted in Hokkaido in 2021 and has since visited multiple venues across Japan, with a virtual tour available since 2022.
  • Fans can sign up on the Field Museum’s website for exclusive updates about the exhibition, including ticket availability.
  • The exhibit aims to blend entertainment and education by drawing connections between popular culture and paleontology.