Monday, May 12, 2014

MINT Museum of Toys at Singapore

Introduction 



MINT Museum of toys


MINT (Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys) Museum of Toys is the world's first purpose-built museum for toys and opened its door to the public in May 2006. It was officially launched by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr George Yeo, on 5 March 2007. This museum is belonging to Singapore citizen,  Mr Chang Yang Fa. It have many collection of toys which is more than 50,000 pieces of vintage toys from more than 40 countries including Singapore, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, the United States and other else.

The goal of the museum is to attract people to come at the museum especially children and also visitors will memorize all the memory during childhood. Every toys is very classic and unique because it is represents us a different story, culture and have their own history. The toys are placing followed by their character. A collection of toys are very protected because it will displayed behind glass on back lighted glass and any photography are not allowed.

Collection of toys


Events

The museum have variety of events like exhibitions, promotions and activities for occasions such as the Lunar New Year, Easter, the Singapore Formula 1 Night Race, Children’s Day and Christmas.

Halloween Party event


Food and Beverages

At the museum they are provide a Mr Punch restaurant, rooftop bar and sidewalk bar for their customers having their meals. A visitors can enjoy the ambiance, relax, view of the city landscape and see a great place.

Mr Punch Restaurant

Mr Punch Rooftop Bar

Mr Punch Rooftop Bar

Sidewalk Bar


Mint Shop

Mint Shop

In the Mint Shop, a visitors will have an opportunity to buy a certain toys as a souvenirs for their relative family or friends. The items can be a memories or great gifts for loved ones and also make it as your own collection.


Admission Fees

Adult - $15
Child 2 to 12 years old - $7.50
Child below 2 years old - Free
Senior citizens (60 years old and above) - $7.50
Family promotion (2 adults & 2 children) - $36
3 adults & 1 child - $42
Prices are inclusive of GST


Opening Hours

Daily - 9.30am to 6.30pm


Accessibility

Mint Museum of Toys is handicap friendly. They provide an elevator and a wheel-chair accessible washroom.



Location

Location Mint Museum of Toys

The museum is  next to the Raffles Hotel and Bras Brash Complex. It is approximately a 10 to 15 minutes walk from either the City Hall or Bugis Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station.


Address

26 Seah Street, Singapore 188382.


Contact Number


+65 6339 0660

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