The Pokémon Company has exciting news for North American fans: the Pokémon Fossil Museum is set to open in Chicago's Field Museum on May 22, 2026. This unique exhibition, which first debuted in Japan, brings together the world of Pokémon with the wonders of paleontology, showcasing fabricated Pokémon "fossils" alongside real-world fossilized ancient lifeforms. It's a thrilling opportunity for fans and fossil enthusiasts alike to explore the fascinating connections between these two realms.

At the Field Museum, visitors will be treated to a side-by-side display of vibrant Pokémon models and the museum's collection of extinct lifeforms. This includes scientific casts of iconic Field Museum dinosaurs like SUE the T. rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx, placed next to Fossil Pokémon such as Tyrantrum and Archeops. It's a chance for Trainers to spot both the differences and similarities between these ancient creatures and their favorite Pokémon.

Pokémon Fossil Museum Virtual Tour

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For those unable to make the trip to either Japan or Chicago, 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 globe to experience the exhibit from the comfort of their own homes, viewing an impressive array of real and Pokémon fossils, from tyrannosaurs to Tyrantrums.

In other Pokémon-related news, a recent event in the UK caught the attention of both fans and law enforcement. Authorities arrested a man in Hyde, Tameside, after discovering he was in possession of stolen Pokémon cards valued at approximately £250,000 ($332,500). The Greater Manchester Police, who conducted the raid, humorously remarked, "Gotta catch 'em all," highlighting the widespread appeal and cultural impact of Pokémon.