Finally visited MINT! I have been wanting to visit this Museum of Toys for the longest time, but due to work and other stuffs didn't have a chance to visit.
So when groupon has a super good deal on the admission ticket for the MINT.. I immediately purchased the tickets without checking with bf if he's free to go with me. But lucky me, we managed to find time to visit this little heaven.
A little of about MINT..
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.
Belonging to Mr Chang Yang Fa, a Singapore Citizen, the private museum showcases an extensive collection of vintage toys, including rare and unique one-of-a-kind pieces. It is considered to be the largest collection of its kind within Southeast Asia, with more than 50,000 pieces of vintage toys and childhood memorabilia from more than 40 countries, including Singapore, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, the United States, and even Bulgaria. The collection ranges from the mid-19th Century to the mid-20th Century.
One of the objectives of the museum is to reach out to the child in every one of us, giving visitors an emotional link to their childhood, one which has often been long forgotten. In addition, a visit to the museum is also a journey of discovery. More than mere playthings, the vintage toys on display reflect interesting international cultural trends and historically accurate events that have taken place over the centuries. Each of them tells a different story that represents the era in which they were made in.
* taken from MINT official website *
MINT
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So far both me and my bf enjoy our mini date at MINT. As we are both so busy with our work and other stuffs that we seldom have the time go out dating.. so I'm looking forward to the next public holiday where we can spend more time hanging out!
Xoxo,
Felicia
