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.

This November, we are presenting an extended edition of Guerrilla, from 19 – 24 November. Check out the full programme below!

Programme

1.)  公 Kong’s Tin Collectables

19 – 24 November, 9:30am – 11:30pm

Level 1, MINT Shop Basement, Mr Punch Public House [restaurant by night, enamel sign gallery by day]

Free admission with registration below

Uncover the everyday items that our grandfathers (公公) used back in their childhood days, and learn about life back then, through vintage tin can collectables. The museum is collaborating with vintage collectors of the SG/MY Advertising Collectors Forum, who will be showcasing their personal tin can collectables. Look forward to viewing more than 20 brands of condensed milk cans from the 1950s to 1970s, as well as pulley money cans from provision shops in the 1970s!

2.)  公 Kong’s Toys

24 November, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Level 2, MINT Museum of Toys

Free admission with registration below

Time travel with your 公 Kong and see what fire engine toy trucks looked like in the 1950s! MINT Museum of Toys curator Richard Tan will bring visitors on a tour and share about the popular toys our grandfathers used to play with.

See first-hand the toy soldiers 公 Kong used to battle with and the toy racing cars he used to compete with his friends! Let our curator and your 公 Kong share their stories about these toys and the times they lived through.

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3.)  Dinner with 公 Kong

24 November, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Basement, Mr Punch Public House

Price: $22

Quantity available: 20

As part of Guerrilla, Mr Punch Public House, the restaurant at the basement of the museum, will be launching a special set dinner on Guerrilla night.

Dine in with your 公 Kong and tuck into nostalgic local delights served in a three-tiered enamel tiffin carrier.

Enjoy Nyonya Curry Chicken served with fragrant steamed rice, then round up your meal with a light and refreshing old-school dessert – Cheng Teng.

Only 20 sets will be available, so book your set and get ready to spend quality time with your family over good food and fond memories of childhood.

More Details Here!