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

NPR | By Jessica Pupovac

Published August 9, 2026 at 7:20 AM MDT

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.