# Nostalgia-Themed Selfie Museums Toronto's HideSeek Draws Inspiration from Childhood Memories By Jana Pijak | Published 2019-05-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideseek References: [torontolife](https://torontolife.com/city/inside-hide-seek-torontos-newest-nostolgia-themed-pop-playground/) & [gohideseek](https://www.gohideseek.com/tickets?awtrc=true&c=blue_ext&&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-uy0xMe84gIVSL7ACh3SVAiAEAAYASAAEgLnK_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) HideSeek is Toronto’s newest selfie museum that is centered around nostalgia. Drawing inspiration from the 90s and early 2000s, the activation is [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes)-friendly, featuring childhood-themed and whimsical room settings with a nod to pop culture. These range from bubble furniture spaces to those spotlighting velcro and slinky toys of varying sizes. Though Millennial-centric at its core, this space will also appeal to children thanks to its whimsical rooms that spark the imagination. The family-friendly pop-up ensures guests will get more than one opportunity to snap the perfect Instagram selfie, with tickets sold via its website. Adult passes for the space are priced at $25 and child passes are available for $20 a piece. Image Credit: Gabby Frank, Toronto Life ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nostalgia Tourism:** Entrepreneurs can capitalize on people's desire to relive the past and create more nostalgia-themed attractions or events. - **Immersive Social Media Activations:** Companies can create interactive, immersive spaces designed for optimal photo-taking and sharing on social media to increase brand awareness. - **Childhood Revival:** Businesses can tap into consumers' desire to revisit their childhood memories and create products or services that offer a nostalgic experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tourism & Hospitality:** Hotels, museums and theme parks can create nostalgia-themed activations to attract millennials and families. - **Event Planning & Marketing:** Event planners and marketers can incorporate nostalgia themes in their events to make them more memorable and shareable on social media. - **Retail & Merchandise:** Retailers can tap into nostalgia by offering vintage designs or recreating popular products from the past to attract consumers who crave a sense of familiarity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Vintage Camera Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikons-vintage-popup-diner.md) - [Three-Dimensional Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-doubt-your-eyes.md) - [Sensory Museum Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum.md) - [Experiential Entertainment Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminarium-1.md) - [Revived Modular Photo Booths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frames-booth.md) - [Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polly-pockets-compact.md) - [Interactive Outdoor Candy Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haribo-hide-n-seekers.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md)