Learn more about the similarities between Fossil Pokémon and their real-life counterparts!
On May 14th, The Pokémon Company declared that the Pokémon Fossil Museum, which was previously only in Japan, is set to arrive in North America. This will be marked by an exhibition at Chicago’s Field Museum, starting on May 22, 2026.
For the first time outside Japan, viewers have an opportunity to examine a variety of fossils showcasing ancient creatures that inhabited our planet long ago, and gain insights into the real-world species that may have influenced the creation of the Pokémon characters.
Similar to the Fossil Museum in Japan showcasing Pokémon models alongside real fossils, the event organizers in Chicago plan to exhibit fossilized and skeletal replicas of Pokémon, such as Tyrantrum and Archeops, along with genuine fossils. This allows attendees to compare the remains of a Tyrantrum to those of the well-known T-Rex and the Archeops to those of the Archaeopteryx.
Other models of fossils and Pokémon that visitors might see in the museum are the following:
- Helix Fossil (Omanyte, Omastar)
- Dome Fossil (Kabuto, Kabutops)
- Amber Fossil (Aerodactyl)
- Root Fossil (Lileep, Cradily)
- Claw Fossil (Anorith, Armaldo)
- Skull Fossil (Cranidos, Rampardos)
- Armor Fossil (Shieldon, Bastiodon)
- Cover Fossil (Tirtouga, Carracosta)
- Plume Fossil (Archen, Archeops)
- Jaw Fossil (Tyrunt, Tyrantrum)
- Sail Fossil (Amaura, Aurorus)
- Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Dino (Arctozolt)
- Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Drake (Dracovish)
- Fossilized Bird + Fossilized Drake (Dracozolt)
- Fossilized Fish + Fossilized Dino (Arctovish)
- Relicanth
- Mamoswine
- Crustle
- Yanmega
More about the Pokémon Fossil Museum
On July 4, 2021, the Pokémon Fossil Museum officially welcomed visitors for the first time, situated within the Mikasa City Museum located in Hokkaido, Japan.
This occasion is a joint effort between the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo and The Pokémon Company. Over time, this exhibit has been made accessible in various museums throughout Japan, with the latest being at the Hofu Science Museum located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture.
For non-U.S. and Japanese Pokémon enthusiasts unable to visit the museum personally, a virtual tour is available through Matterport Discover as an alternative way to take a peek inside.
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2025-05-16 05:40