# Outdoor Eco-Museums Switzerland's Tree Museum is Dedicated to Preserving Rare Trees By Michael Hines | Published 2010-06-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-museum References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/switzerland-welcomes-world-s-first-tree-museum-with-open-arms/) & [enea.ch](http://www.enea.ch/?l=en) If you love Mother Nature then you'll love the [Tree Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house) in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. Two thousand trees make up the museum, with 22 different species among them. The Tree Museum is also the headquarters of [green landscape designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/environmental-sustainability-program) Enzo Enea's firm. Nothing says that you have a commitment to the environment like housing your company's headquarters in a tree museum. The Tree Museum opens June 14th, so check it out if you love trees. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Eco-museums:** Outdoor eco-museums are emerging as a trend, offering immersive experiences that connect people with nature and promote environmental conservation. - **Preservation of Rare Trees:** The preservation of rare trees is becoming increasingly important, leading to the establishment of tree museums and initiatives focused on protecting these valuable natural resources. - **Green Architecture as a Statement:** Using eco-friendly spaces, such as tree museums, as company headquarters is a growing trend, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and the environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Landscaping and Green Architecture:** The landscaping and green architecture industry can benefit from the trend of outdoor eco-museums by offering innovative design solutions that integrate nature and sustainability. - **Environmental Conservation:** The environmental conservation industry can leverage the trend of tree museums to promote the preservation of rare trees and raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity. - **Tourism and Experiential Education:** The tourism and experiential education industry can tap into the growing popularity of outdoor eco-museums to create unique nature-based experiences and educational programs for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Park Library Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green-museumbrary.md) - [Air-Purifying Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treeone.md) - [Treehouse Writing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetta-tessino.md) - [Garden-Topped Sunken Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration.md) - [Contemporary Conservationist Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvascope-treehouse.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Artful Elevated Timber Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp.md)