Pokémon Fossil Museum to open in Gwangju in mid-December

Pokémon Korea, Inc. and the Gwangju National Science Museum will open the special exhibition “Pokémon Fossil Museum” in mid-December. The exhibition at the Gwangju National Science Museum is scheduled to run through around the summer of 2027.

Gwangju is the second overseas venue for the Pokémon Fossil Museum. First held in Japan, the exhibition was jointly planned by Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science and The Pokémon Company. The Gwangju National Science Museum, Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science, and Pokémon Korea participated in producing this exhibition.

The exhibition is structured to compare Pokémon from the Pokémon series that are restored from fossils (hereinafter “Fossil Pokémon”) with real-world fossils and prehistoric life. Visitors can learn basic knowledge of paleontology by examining the similarities and differences between the two.

Exhibits showcased include dinosaur skeletal specimens such as Tarbosaurus alongside the Despot Pokémon Tyrantrum, as well as ammonite fossils alongside the Spiral Pokémon Omanyte. The specimens and Pokémon are placed side by side, connecting the real-world excavation and research process of fossils to the Pokémon lore.

According to Pokémon Korea and the Gwangju National Science Museum, previous touring exhibitions across Japan and at the Field Museum in Chicago, USA, saw consecutive sellouts. Further details regarding the Gwangju exhibition will be announced at a later date.

Lee Jung-koo, director of the Gwangju National Science Museum, said, “This is an excellent science education exhibition that enjoyably introduces paleontology and fossils—subjects that can often feel intimidating—through the familiar realm of Pokémon.” He added, “We want to offer children and families visiting the Gwangju National Science Museum during winter break the joy of scientific discovery and unforgettable memories.”

This article was originally written in Korean and translated with the help of AI. It was then edited by a native English-speaking editor. All AI-assisted translations are reviewed and refined by our newsroom.
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