# Canned Meat-Themed Museums The Spam Museum Celebrates the History of Canned Meat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-museum References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/hormel-foods-opens-spam-museum/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SPAM-Museum-145810608782789/) To celebrate its 125th anniversary, [Hormel Foods Corporation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-cheesy-bites) is opening a new [Spam Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang) in Austin, Minnesota. While the savory canned meat has been the subject of much ridicule over the years, the food item has remained popular among consumers for its entire 79-year history. Now consumers will be able to learn more about Spam at a museum dedicated to the product. The 14,000 square foot museum will house various [interactive galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensory-museum) and installations taken from the previous location. The Spam Museum will also include new exhibits showcasing the product's international popularity, its history with the military and the state of the brand today. Designed as a fun and interactive way to honor the famous food product, the museum is a perfect attraction for Spam lovers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Food-themed Museums:** The rise of specialized museums dedicated to certain food and drink products presents an opportunity for food companies to create interactive marketing experiences for consumers. - **Brand History Exhibits:** Creating exhibits that showcase a company's history and evolution can help build brand loyalty and provide a unique entertainment experience for customers. - **Product-specific Attractions:** Developing attractions that revolve around a company's flagship product can help increase brand awareness and create a memorable experience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create their own food-themed museums to educate consumers about their products and build brand loyalty through unique experiences. - **Travel and Tourism:** The rise of specialized museums dedicated to food and drink products presents an opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to promote attraction and tourism in their respective regions. - **Entertainment:** Adding food and drink themed experiences to existing entertainment attractions can attract new customer segments and provide memorable experiences for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Meat Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-cheesy-bites.md) - [Spicy Umami Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang.md) - [Maple-Flavored Tin Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-maple-flavored.md) - [Lunch Meat-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spamalulu-pizza.md) - [Whimsical Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-eggs-spam.md) - [Korean-Style Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-korean-bbq-flavored.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-figgy-pudding.md) - [Canned Pork Poke Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-musubi-bowl-and-spam-musubi.md) - [Storybook Food Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-eggs-spam1.md)