The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition has made its North American debut at Chicago's Field Museum.
Running through 11 April 2027, the interactive exhibition at the Field Museum connects our world with the world of Pokémon.
Launched in the US after a tour of Japan, the exhibition showcases the 'fossils' of Pokémon characters such as Tyrantrum and Archeops alongside real fossils of dinosaurs and scientific casts of Field Museum icons like Sue the Tyrannosaurus rex.
The Field Museum's head of exhibitions, Jaap Hoogstraten, said last year: "For more than 29 years, the Pokémon brand has been adored by fans around the world, stoking fascination and curiosity for the franchise’s many iconic Pokémon, their lore, and the unique world they inhabit – much in the same way the Field Museum encourages wonder and learning for its visitors.
"Aligned with the Field Museum’s mission to connect us to the natural world, the Pokémon Fossil Museum will inspire visitors to make new discoveries about some of their favorite Pokémon while offering a pathway to science, especially budding paleontologists."
The exhibition includes a dedicated retail experience located within the Field Museum store, with guests able to purchase themed and exclusive key chains, tote bags, Pokémon TCG accessories, stickers and clothing.
In more news, Universal Studios Japan is expanding its Pokémon experiences, which will then be introduced to Universal's parks across the world.
The Pokémon Company's location-based entertainment (LBE) portfolio has also grown with the launch of the new PokéPark Kanto theme park in Tokyo, Japan.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum was developed by Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science, the Pokémon Company group, and the Field Museum.
Images courtesy of the Pokémon Company and the Field Museum
