The actual museum opens on May 22nd, 2026, but the Field Museum has an early look in a new exhibit!

In this special exhibition, you’ll immerse yourself in the worlds of Pokémon and natural history with models of fan-favorite Pokémon, real fossil excavation and preparation tools, as well as exhibition soundscapes. 

Three Field Museum scientists—Arjan Mann, Akiko Shinya, and Jingmai O’Connor—will be featured in the North American debut of Pokémon Fossil Museum, highlighting their work, explaining the tools of their trade, and sharing their professional experiences both in the field and at the Museum. Head to our blog to read more about our featured scientists’ work!