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. You're watching INSIDER TV - the insider's guide to the world's most exciting cities! SUBSCRIBE to Insider TV's Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/insiderTV Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/insidertvasia Check out www.insider-tv.com/ and follow us on: Twitter: twitter.com/Insider_tv Instagram: instagram.com/insider.tv Weibo: e.weibo.com/insidertvasia YouKu: i.youku.com/insidertv 26 Seah Street, Singapore 188382 Phone:+65 6339 0660 www.emint.com/

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