MINT Condition
Singapore's MINT - Museum of Toys can be found in Seah Street, at the rear of Raffles Hotel....nearest MRT Station City Hall.
The name stands for Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys and the museum is claimed to be the world's first purpose-built Toy Museum.
Located in a converted shop-house the smart building is home to toys from over 25 countries covering four levels and displaying over 50,000 items.
Exhibits date back to the mid-19th century and come from the likes of Japan, Germany, the US, Britain, Bulgaria and Singapore.
Each floor has its own Heading ... Level 5 is Outerspace: Level 4 is labelled Characters : Level 3 has the name Childhood Favourites : the Second Floor is titled Collectibles and the Ground Floor is home to the Mint Shop which offers souvenirs, vintage toys, memorabilia and other attractions.
There's even a MINT Café - Restaurant and Wine Bar on the lower basement level for those who work up a thirst or appetite while trawling through the displays.
The owner of MINT - Museum of Toys is a low-profile Singapore business identity who (some could say) is just a ‘big kid at heart' ... given the number of toys the gentleman has acquired over the years.
The desire to share the Collection with Singaporeans and visitors alike led to this charming attraction coming to life.
As they say within the property...MINT appeals to the child in both the children and the adults who enter.
Opening hours for the Museum and Shop are 0930-1830 daily ... with the MINT Café staying open until 2230 daily.
For something different that will bring out the child in you...get down to the MINT ... you'll soon be feeling young again.
Check out the toys and offers on http://www.emint.com/