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The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It's a hit

The "Pokémon Fossil Museum," a new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum connecting the popular video game to real-world fossils, is drawing huge crowds.

Published August 9, 2026, 1:20 PM

Updated August 9, 2026, 2:08 PM1.2K

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The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It's a hit

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The "Pokémon Fossil Museum," a new exhibit at Chicago's Field Museum connecting the popular video game to real-world fossils, is drawing huge crowds.

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The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It's a hit

The Field Museum in Chicago is connecting Pokémon to fossils. It's a hit

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