The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition is scheduled to open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on May 28, 2027, bringing life-sized fossil Pokémon models and real-world ancient specimens to Colorado. Over one million fans visited the exhibition during its tour across Japan before it made its North American debut in Chicago at the Field Museum in 2026.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Opening Date and Ticket Access
Visitors planning to attend the exhibition when it opens on May 28, 2027, can sign up now for early access. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science launched an interest list on its website allowing Pokémon Trainers to secure pre-sale tickets before public sales begin. Early sign-ups also receive regular exhibition updates directly from the museum.
“Pokémon Fossil Museum offers a unique way to engage guests of all ages with paleontological science,” said Patrick O’Connor, director of Earth & Space Sciences at the museum. “By pairing familiar Pokémon with actual fossils from natural history, we’re creating a unique entry point for learning about prehistoric life and the scientific process of studying fossils.”
Comparing Prehistoric Fossils With Fossil Pokémon Models
The special exhibition places video game creatures side by side with real prehistoric life forms to demonstrate how paleontologists discover and study fossils. The display features a cast of the iconic SUE the T. rex skull paired directly alongside a Tyrantrum Pokémon, a Rock/Dragon-type video game creature known for massive jaws.
Exhibition organizers designed the displays to highlight structural similarities and differences between actual museum specimens and sculptures of fictional species. Guests explore excavation techniques used by scientists in the real world alongside methods depicted in the popular video game franchise.
Exhibition moves to Denver after Chicago run
The touring exhibition marks a North American stop in Denver following its initial run at the Field Museum in Chicago. The collaboration behind the project brings together the Field Museum, the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, and The Pokémon Company International.
Previous tour dates across Japan drew more than one million attendees before the exhibition crossed the Pacific Ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Denver Pokémon Exhibition
When does the Pokémon Fossil Museum open in Denver?
The exhibition opens to the general public on Friday, May 28, 2027, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
How can visitors get early access to tickets?
Fans can sign up for the museum’s interest list on the official Denver Museum of Nature & Science website to receive exclusive pre-sale ticket access before general ticket sales begin.
Which real-world fossil is paired with Tyrantrum?
The exhibition displays a cast of the iconic SUE the T. rex skull directly alongside a life-sized model of the Tyrantrum Pokémon.
Who created the Pokémon Fossil Museum?
The exhibition was created through a partnership between the Field Museum in Chicago, the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, and The Pokémon Company International.