Sarah Kuta, This Museum Is Using Pokémon to Teach Visitors About Fossils. Fans Are Waiting for Hours to Snag Tickets, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 March 2026
“Pokémon Fossil Museum” in Chicago compares “fossil Pokémon” from the popular franchise to the real-world creatures they’re based on.
An upcoming exhibition that combines Pokémon and paleontology is creating a stir in Chicago, with fans waiting hours to snag tickets for the unique interactive experience.
When tickets to the “Pokémon Fossil Museum” went on sale on March 3, thousands of fans logged on simultaneously and overwhelmed the Field Museum’s website, reports NBC Chicago’s Izzy Stroobandt. At one point, more than 23,000 people were waiting in the virtual line for tickets.