The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition opens at the Field Museum in Chicago, Illinois, on Friday, May 22, 2026, and will run through April 11, 2027.
Presented by The Pokémon Company International, the traveling exhibition places fictional Pokémon fossils alongside real paleontological specimens, including a comparison to SUE the T. rex from the Field Museum’s collection.
The exhibit is aimed at fans of Pokémon and natural history alike and follows The Pokémon Company’s initiative to celebrate fossil-themed Pokémon designs and scientific context.
According to a press release from The Pokémon Company International, the exhibition features a range of exclusive merchandise produced for the Field Museum presentation.
The company confirmed a variety of items will be available at the venue and through the exhibition retail channels while supplies last.
Verified items listed by the press release include:
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Adventure Backpack
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Archeops Plush
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Bag
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Excavator Pikachu Pin
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Excavator Pikachu Plush
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibition Pin
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Hoodie
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Mug
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Pin
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Playmat
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Puzzle (two designs)
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Set of 4 Pins
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Set of 9 Magnets
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Sweatshirt
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Tote Bags (two designs)
These items were enumerated in the official press materials distributed by The Pokémon Company International and are described as exclusive to the exhibition’s retail offerings.
Fans who follow Pokémon merchandise and franchise releases on platforms such as the Nintendo Switch ecosystem and the eShop may find this exhibition of particular interest for its thematic connection to fossil Pokémon designs.
The Field Museum’s run provides nearly an 11-month window for visitors to attend.
For ticketing information, on-site retail availability, and any updates to the merchandise assortment, consult the Field Museum’s official site or The Pokémon Company International’s press channels.
This announcement marks another instance of cross-disciplinary public programming that connects popular culture franchises with museum collections and science communication.
Presented by The Pokémon Company International, the traveling exhibition places fictional Pokémon fossils alongside real paleontological specimens, including a comparison to SUE the T. rex from the Field Museum’s collection.
The exhibit is aimed at fans of Pokémon and natural history alike and follows The Pokémon Company’s initiative to celebrate fossil-themed Pokémon designs and scientific context.
According to a press release from The Pokémon Company International, the exhibition features a range of exclusive merchandise produced for the Field Museum presentation.
The company confirmed a variety of items will be available at the venue and through the exhibition retail channels while supplies last.
Verified items listed by the press release include:
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Adventure Backpack
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Archeops Plush
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Bag
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Excavator Pikachu Pin
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Excavator Pikachu Plush
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Exhibition Pin
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Hoodie
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Mug
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Pin
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Playmat
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Puzzle (two designs)
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Set of 4 Pins
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Set of 9 Magnets
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Sweatshirt
- Pokémon Fossil Museum Tote Bags (two designs)
These items were enumerated in the official press materials distributed by The Pokémon Company International and are described as exclusive to the exhibition’s retail offerings.
Fans who follow Pokémon merchandise and franchise releases on platforms such as the Nintendo Switch ecosystem and the eShop may find this exhibition of particular interest for its thematic connection to fossil Pokémon designs.
The Field Museum’s run provides nearly an 11-month window for visitors to attend.
For ticketing information, on-site retail availability, and any updates to the merchandise assortment, consult the Field Museum’s official site or The Pokémon Company International’s press channels.
This announcement marks another instance of cross-disciplinary public programming that connects popular culture franchises with museum collections and science communication.
