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

The Pokémon Company has exciting news for fans in North America: the Pokémon Fossil Museum is set to arrive in May 2026. Curious about what the Pokémon Fossil Museum entails? It's a unique exhibition that juxtaposes fabricated Pokémon "fossils" with real-world fossilized ancient lifeforms. Following its successful run in Japan, this captivating exhibit will make its North American debut at Chicago's Field Museum on May 22, 2026, marking its first venture outside Japan.

At the museum, visitors will have the opportunity to explore vibrant Pokémon models displayed alongside extinct species from the Field Museum's collection. This includes scientific casts of renowned Field Museum dinosaurs like SUE the T. rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx, positioned next to Fossil Pokémon such as Tyrantrum and Archeops. The museum challenges visitors with, "How many differences (and similarities) will you spot, Trainers?"

Pokémon Fossil Museum Virtual Tour

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For those unable to travel to Japan or Chicago, there's no need to miss out. The Pokémon Company, in collaboration with the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History, offers a virtual tour of the Pokémon Fossil Museum. This allows fans to explore the fascinating juxtaposition of real and Pokémon fossils, including a tyrannosaurus next to a Tyrantrum, all from the comfort of their own homes.

In other Pokémon-related news, authorities in the UK recently arrested a man after discovering a significant collection of stolen Pokémon cards valued at £250,000 (approximately $332,500). The cards were found during a raid on a home in Hyde, Tameside, on the outskirts of Greater Manchester. A police spokesperson humorously remarked, "Gotta catch 'em all," reflecting the widespread cultural impact of Pokémon.