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

Author : Ava Jun 26,2025

The Pokémon Fossil Museum is making its way to North America for the first time, with an official launch set for May 22, 2026, at Chicago’s Field Museum. This exciting exhibition, which originally debuted in Japan, brings together real-world fossils and imaginative Pokémon "fossils" to showcase fascinating comparisons between ancient lifeforms and their fictional counterparts.

During your visit, you’ll get the chance to explore vibrant Pokémon models displayed alongside extinct species from the Field Museum’s renowned collection. Highlights will include scientific casts of famous dinosaurs like SUE the T. rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx, placed next to Fossil Pokémon such as Tyrantrum and Archeops. The exhibition invites fans to observe and compare the unique features of both real and Pokémon fossils — how many similarities or differences can you spot?

Take a Virtual Tour of the Pokémon Fossil Museum

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If visiting Chicago isn’t in the cards just yet, there's still a way to experience the magic of the Pokémon Fossil Museum from anywhere in the world. Thanks to a collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the Toyohashi Museum of Natural History, fans can now enjoy a fully interactive virtual tour of the exhibit. Explore the unique collection of real fossils and Pokémon-inspired reconstructions from the comfort of your home — including everything from Tyrannosaurus to Tyrantrum.

Bonus Pokémon News: Stolen Pokémon Cards Recovered in UK

In other Pokémon-related news, law enforcement in the UK recently made headlines after recovering a massive stash of stolen Pokémon cards worth approximately £250,000 ($332,500). The impressive hoard was discovered during a police raid on a property in Hyde, Tameside, near Greater Manchester. A local police representative couldn’t resist a pun, stating, “Gotta catch ‘em all.”

This unusual incident only adds to the growing cultural impact of Pokémon around the globe — from museum exhibits to breaking news headlines.