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Built to house the 50,000-piece toy collection of local enthusiast Chang Yang Fa, the contents of this five-story building covers come from 25 countries and span over a century of "Moments of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys" (hence MINT), with everything from wind-up toys to Darth Vader masks. The exhibits are largely hands-off, though, so young children may find the experience frustrating. Guided tours (45 min) available and recommended.
The MINT Museum of Toys simplified Chinese: 玩具博物馆; Tamil: பொம்மைகளின் அரும்பொருளகம்; traditional Chinese: 玩具博物館 is a purpose-built museum located at 26 Seah Street, in the Arts and Heritage district of Singapore. The museum is dedicated to showing the private collection of toys belonging to Chang Yang Fa, the CEO and founder of the museum. It was officially opened on 5 March 2007, and officiated by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr George Yeo. MINT is an acronym for Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys.
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