Pokémon Korea has revealed the detailed schedule for the special exhibition, Pokémon Fossil Museum.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum will be held at the Gwangju National Science Museum from December 19 to August 31, 2027. An opening ceremony and media day will take place on December 18, one day before the exhibit opens to the general public. Following the initial announcement of the exhibition on October 14, this update confirmed the exact opening and closing dates.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum is a special exhibition designed to teach paleontology by comparing Fossil Pokémon from the Pokémon video game series with real-world fossils and prehistoric creatures. It examines the similarities and differences between Pokémon and actual prehistoric life, introducing the process of excavating and researching fossils through the lens of the Pokémon universe.
The exhibition displays dinosaur skeletal specimens such as Tarbosaurus alongside Tyrantrum (the Despot Pokémon), as well as ammonite fossils alongside Omanyte (the Spiral Pokémon), delivering foundational knowledge of paleontology in an accessible and entertaining way by comparing Pokémon with real-world fossils side by side.
The Pokémon Fossil Museum was co-created by Japan's National Museum of Nature and Science and The Pokémon Company. After launching in Japan, the exhibition toured various locations across the country and is currently running at the Field Museum in Chicago, U.S., through April 11, 2027. Gwangju marks its second overseas location following Chicago.
Meanwhile, specific visitor guidelines and ticket reservation information for the Pokémon Fossil Museum have not yet been announced. Related details will be released sequentially through official social media channels and the official website.
