Pokémon announces London Science Museum pop-up

The Pokémon Company has announced a new collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) that’ll see a special exhibition and a pop-up store coming to a number of museums. READ MORE: The biggest video game concerts you can’t miss in 2026 Earlier this week, it was revealed that a Pikachu soft toy had been taken to the International Space Station during ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot’s recent mission. In total, it spent 67 days in space and completed approximately 1040 orbits of Earth. Now The Pokémon Company has revealed details of a collaboration with the ESA. Over the next few months, temporary exhibitions centred on Space and Pokémon will launch at ESA sites around Europe before taking over major museums across Europe. Exclusive merchandise will also be available, including a range of apparel, accessories and collectibles. “Through themed panels, visitors will explore key aspects of Europe’s space activities, discovering, among other things, how Europe launches missions, supports astronauts aboard the International Space Station, studies the Sun, and explores the Solar System and the wider Universe. Selected panels incorporate Pokémon characters, adding a playful and engaging dime...