AFTER HOURS
Happening once in a quarter, Guerrilla Night is back, and this time we bring you “After-hours”! It is the only time whereby MINT Museum of Toys extends the operating hours till 9:30 PM. Get a complimentary drink to enjoy at Mr Punch Public House Rooftop Bar with every Guerrilla ADULT ticket purchased.
From cocktails to beers and even wine, this indulgent night is not to be missed. Visit Asia’s largest toy museum, MINT Museum of Toys during After-hours and head up to Mr Punch Public House rooftop bar for a cosy night view while enjoying a drink or two with your friends!
NOSTALGIC SINGAPORE TOYS: YOUR CHILDHOOD AND MINE
The July Edition of Guerrilla is only 10 days away from Singapore’s 53rd birthday, so come on down for an early National Day celebration, where you’ll get to go back in time to discover old-school toys made or played in Singapore from the 1930s to 1970s.
Go on a guided tour to uncover Singapore’s history and heritage through toys and learn from our expert guide how Singapore was a hub for commerce and travel since the 1930s. Learn about Singapore’s first toy factory in Kallang Industrial Estate, and view first-hand toys with the ‘Made in Singapore’ label!
You’ll also get to relive your childhood memories at our nostalgic game booths – challenge your family and friends to a game of five stones, chapteh, marbles or gasing (spinning top), and stand to win nostalgic prizes!
What is Guerrilla?
Expect the unexpected at our Guerrilla exhibitions, taking place after-hours at the museum! Guerrilla, meaning actions or activities performed in an impromptu way, is held every last Saturday of the month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, beyond the museum’s regular opening hours.
Get complimentary access to one of the museum’s collections, where a set of toys will be featured in new, unusual ways. Hear little-known stories from our expert guides, pick up cool facts about much-loved toys, and maybe even bring home a toy of your own!
TREAT FOR TRICKS!
In the spirit of Halloween, MINT Museum of Toys brings you “Treat for Tricks!”, a highlight of four toys that hides a treat behind their all scary and creepy appearance.
Check out first appearances of Felix the cat, unfamiliar Mickey and Minnie designs (that are authentic, we assure you), as well as one mysterious mascot that we might all have been acquainted with at some stage of our lives. Who knows, these toys may not be as scary as they seem!
Top this night off by creating your own treat box. Simple and fun activity where you use everyday craft materials to create a little decoration that holds more than meets the eye. Go trick-or-treating with it to be the coolest kid on the block!
REV-CYCLE
Missed the Singapore Grand Prix F1 night race this year?
At MINT Museum of Toys, the night isn’t about to end just yet with our guerrilla event <<Rev-cycle>>!
Come join us on 30th Sep, Saturday for our <<Grand Prix: The Early Years>> exhibition as we bring you through our collection of toy race cars. Showcasing Bluebird, Indianapolis 500 Racer and other more that were inspired by race cars driven during the early years of Grand Prix racing, from the 1930s, 50s and 60s.
Top this Guerrilla night off with the making of your very own race car! Simple and fun activity where you use everyday craft materials to create a F1 car that is yours to hold.
STARRING MINNIE!
It’s Minnie Mouse’s 89th birthday this year and we are inviting all fans of Minnie to celebrate with us at a party hosted by MINT Museum of Toys! Discover vintage Minnie Mouse toys that reflect Minnie’s earlier appearances and trace the timeline of how the iconic mouse grew from being Mickey’s princess to becoming a star in her own right!
Speaking of stars, as one of the greatest icons in the cartoon world, Minnie will be receiving her own star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018! There is a lot to celebrate, so sign up and dress up in something Minnie inspired (polka dots, pillbox hats or ribbon headbands) and we’ll see you for some toys, cake and crafts.
HO, Ho, HO! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Have you been naughty or nice this year? Because Santa Claus is coming to the MINT Museum of Toys! For December’s Guerrilla night, we are getting into the festive spirit and exhibiting the vintage Santa Claus toys in our collection.
With Santa toys ranging from 1930s to 1960s, join us to discover the original story behind Santa Claus. Who was he based on and when did he evolved into the smiling and gift giving, modern Santa we know and love today?
HELLO 2018!
Happy New Year! 2018 is here and may it bring us a new chapter of adventures and new beginnings! To celebrate and look forward to the year ahead, we present a selection of vintage ferris wheels toys for our late-night exhibition.
Our ferris wheels toys remind us of the ride that life can be, with all its ups and downs and never really knowing what is waiting round the bend. Where will life take you next? Pop by the museum to share your hopes and dreams for the new year with us!
THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN: THE HUNT FOR THE RARE TOY
With Youth Day just around the corner, Guerrilla wants to bring you on an adventure together with a famous youth explorer in the museum – Tintin! An investigative reporter, he goes on adventures around the world to solve mysteries and fight crime.
Discover the stories behind Tintin through four featured toys from our collection, and learn about some of the qualities that make him so well-loved.
Then spice up your night by participating in a fun trivia quiz about Tintin and his friends! Stand a chance to win special Tintin prizes when you solve the mystery of the most rare Tintin item in the museum.
For this Guerrilla, the museum has also teamed up with The Tintin Shop Singapore and Mr Punch Public House, so come prepared to shop for Tintin merchandise and enjoy a 1-for-1 promotion on whisky sodas with friends.
Whether you are a youth or someone young-at-heart, you’ll have a great time on us!
Sign up for the hunt today by emailing info@emint.com!
What is Guerrilla?
Expect the unexpected at our Guerrilla exhibitions, taking place after-hours at the museum! Guerrilla, meaning actions or activities performed in an impromptu way, is held every last Saturday of the month from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, beyond the museum’s regular opening hours.
Get complimentary access to one of the museum’s collections, where a set of toys will be featured in new, unusual ways. Hear little-known stories from our expert guides, pick up cool facts about much-loved toys, and maybe even bring home a toy of your own!
ONLY ONE CAN CLAIM THE NIGHT
Ever wondered how superhero toys looked like 80 years ago? Come experience a superhero extravaganza at MINT Museum of Toys and Mr Punch Public House as we dish out an entire dark night of adventure!
Kick-off your experience with a superhero-themed dinner by Mr Punch Public House followed by a guided tour through one of the largest vintage toy collections in the world. Get hands-on and masquerade with your very own DIY mask kit while experiencing nostalgia with screenings of superheroes in action. Collect exclusive pins, inspired by our vintage toys and limited to 100 pieces each, only available during Guerrilla night!
A true superhero never crime-fights without a sidekick! Come party the night away with your own trusted partner-in-crime as we are offering a 1-for-1 deal on your first Mr Punch themed cocktail after your museum tour. Get into the groove of villain-powing only during this Guerrilla Night collaboration with Mr Punch Public House!
Blend into the night with this stealth-mode burger. Flavour packed to send even your arch-nemesis packing!
Fresh charcoal burger bun loaded with chicken katsu, nacho cheese, crispy mesclun green salad and homemade garlic aioli. Served with a side of fries topped with spicy beef sauce.
MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR
Our final Guerrilla of 2019 is coming your way! It’s our best one yet for a late-night museum experience that enlivens your visit with nostalgia. Turn back time to not just the start of 2019 but to 19th century as you get to feast your eyes on our tin toys that are brought in specially for this Guerrilla event!
This December’s Guerrilla showcases an exclusive set of 12 tin toy artefacts that are OUT of our regular displays in MINT Museum of Toys. Batman, Joker, Ultraman, Godzilla and more. They are familiar characters that you have seen in movies, films and cartoons. Have you wondered what they looked like in the yesteryears? Well, now you can see them immortalized in tin!
The toys are from Billiken toy company, a Japanese toy manufacturer. The company started in 1976, selling US retro toys in Kotto – Dori, a street prominent for its antique shops. Billiken’s toy figures are famous for their detailed features, thanks to its master sculptor Hayao Hama who spends about six months designing a single toy character model. Hama creates only 2 to 3 new models per year, with each model producing only about 1000 to 2000 pieces of toys.
Renowned for their sleek design, bold colours and intriguing mechanisms, is what makes the toys awesome, and might we add, extra cool than any other plastic figurines out in the toy stores today.
See you, your friends and family here on 28 December for a, if not, the most, wonderful time at Guerrilla. Every Guerrilla adult ticket purchased entitles you to a 10% off on any alcoholic drinks at Mr Punch Public House, a gastropub located at basement and rooftop.
A NATION’S PASTIME
In celebration of our nation’s 52nd birthday, MINT Museum of Toys is delving into our nation’s favourite pastimes. Among all the chaptehs, hopscotch and country erasers, who can forget the simplest yet most complicated five stones? Coming with a limited edition National Day print, this latest Make+Play teaches you the basics of sewing, while you stitch your own Five Stones Set. Complementing the workshop, you will also be brought on a guided tour of nostalgic pastimes in the life of a Singaporean pioneer. Materials will be provided.
RECYCLE AND REDISCOVER
Some of the world’s best games are created through a moment of imagination. It is this moment that gave rise to many of the prized exhibits inside our collection. This Singapore Night Festival, we celebrate the magic of creativity as we create a life-size sculpture out of recycled everyday materials.
This Singapore Night Festival, let your imagination run free, as you build a life-size sculpture from simple materials. Work with other creative souls to bring your thoughts to life, as you piece, paint, and party with professionals from Artflocks Studio guiding you to a masterpiece. Each session will yield 1 sculpture.
BACK IN 公 KONG’S TIME
Go back in time with your 公 Kong this November at Guerrilla! Explore the popular toys that our grandfathers (公公) used to play with as children, the everyday tin collectables that 公 Kongs used at that time, as well as some of 公 Kong’s favourite childhood food. Rediscover life back in 1930s to 1960s Singapore through these vintage toys, collectables, and nostalgic local delights.
