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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