The trail will launch at the museum on the 2nd October.
The Science Museum in collaboration with the European Space Agency and The Pokémon Company International has announced the launch of a free-to-visit Pokémon Space Trail.
As part of the Pokémon 30th anniversary celebrations, the trail will allow visitors to seek out Pokémon across the museum, take part in special Pokémon GO activity and browse Pokémon merchandise inspired by the partnership with ESA in the Science Museum shop – all in order to discover more about space science in a fun, accessible way.
Taking over the museum’s galleries, the trail pairs Pokémon with real stories of European space science to celebrate human curiosity and in the quest to understand the universe.
Throughout the experience there are several large-scale installations starring beloved Pokémon. As visitors explore, they’ll encounter stops featuring Pokémon such as Pikachu, Lunatone, Arceus and more; learn stories of space exploration; discover ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, who was joined by the ‘Astronaut Pikachu’ plush aboard the International Space Station; and enjoy Trainer-friendly photo moments. In the museum’s Space gallery, the trail explores how NASA and ESA are returning to the Moon with the Artemis programme while also highlighting the Moon’s impact in the world of Pokémon, from Eevee’s moonlit evolution to Lunatone’s lunar powers.
After completing the trail, fans who have booked a free timed ticket can enjoy a dedicated Pokémon gift shop on the museum’s mezzanine level. A carefully selected range of Pokémon and ESA merchandise will be available to purchase, including a limited number of Astronaut Pikachu plush, available while stocks last. Visitors will need to book a free timed ticket for the shop in advance and purchase limits will apply for some products (including the Astronaut Pikachu plush and Trading Card Game products), helping to ensure as many fans as possible have the opportunity to purchase these sought-after items.
Libby Jackson, Head of Space at the Science Museum, said: ‘Visitors can set off on an adventure of discovery with our new free trail at the Science Museum, which brings beloved Pokémon into the museum’s galleries to reveal connections between the worlds of Pokémon and science. We are thrilled to be working with the European Space Agency and The Pokémon Company International, and hope visitors of all ages enjoy following the Pokémon Space Trail and discovering something unexpected about the universe along the way.’
The trail will be available to take part in until the 3rd January 2027.