# Museum Skateboarding Helsinki Builds Skateboard Park in Art Museum By Lena White | Published 2007-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiasma-goes-skateboarding-a-museum-event-for-the-youth References: [kiasma.fi](http://www.kiasma.fi/evm/eng/skeittaus_eng.php) The art museum in Helsinki had one summer a event for all skateboard lovers. The museum built a [skateboard park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture) in one of their floors and let girls and boys rock the halls. Just send a e-mail and if there is still place you could go skateboarding! **Implications** - [Skateboarding is an old sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-through-skateboarding) that has been more recognized over the past few years. [Skateparks are popping up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark) all over the place so that boarders have a safe place to work on their skills. Providing cool places for this demographic is important and could benefit businesses that support the sport like the featured museum who created a skatepark inside its building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Skatepark Museums:** Museums incorporating skateparks to attract a new demographic of visitors. - **Artistic Skateboarding:** Skateboarders using museums and art installations as a backdrop for creative expression. - **Skateboarding Events:** Hosting skateboarding events in unconventional locations to create unique experiences for participants and spectators alike. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Museum and Art Galleries:** Museums and art galleries could incorporate skateparks and other unconventional attractions to attract younger and more diverse crowds. - **Skateboarding Equipment:** Skateboarding companies have the opportunity to collaborate with museums and art installations to create limited edition skateboard designs that merge art and athleticism. - **Event Planning and Production:** Event planning and production companies can explore the potential of hosting skateboarding events in unconventional locations to attract new audiences and create memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Dynamic Skateable Architecture Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vans-west-end.md) - [Nature-Inspired Rooftop Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qingdao-mixc-rooftop-skatepark.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md) - [Skate Culture Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bunt-jam.md) - [Immersive Skating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gogh-skate.md) - [Skateable Pyramid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playlab.md) - [Skateboard Youth Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skate-rising.md) - [25-Hour Skateparks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/25-hour-skatepark.md)