MINT Museum of Toys(Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys)

📅 Itinerary Day1：Land in SG at 5 am from a midnight flight from Pudong. If you want to experience The Jewel, this isn’t the most advisable. Since this is too early, almost everything is not open. However, if you want a full day then this is the flight to take. Buy a Travel Pass at the airport if you plan to use the bus and metro to go around. We depended on Grab and moved around in a car (faster than public transport). Leave the airport and head downtown. We booked Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, and although we couldn’t check in right away, our request was accommodated and got in our room at noon instead of the usual 15:00. After leaving our bags, we headed to bay front to look for the authentic SG breakfast of kaya toast, runny eggs, and coffee. After seeing the Merlion sans the crowd, you can start your walk from towards Telok Ayer to explore China town district. We also saw the Mint Museum of Toys (this is worth another post). You can end your jaunt at Kampong Glam. If you’re okay to walk under the heat and humidity, go around on foot. Otherwise, use grab! Day2: We headed to Sentosa Island to enjoy a whole day at Universal Studios. We booked Hotel Michael, so you don’t have to leave the resort. Day3: Take the big bus tour if you want to see the city. Then we headed to Hell’s Museum at Haw Par Villa (another post!). Explore bayfront from Marina Bay side and spend the afternoon at Gardens by the Bay. Be early at these sites, as wait times can go as long as 1hr to enter. 🏨 Accommodation Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay (🌟🌟🌟)—stay here if you’re only staying downtown Hotel Michael at Resorts World (⭐️⭐️⭐️)—stay here if you’re spending time at Sentosa Island M Social (❤️❤️❤️)—above average budget stay (if you don’t want to stay in pods) 🍴 Food Recommendations I am super biased. Living in mainland China, I always seek Jollibee where they’re available. You have to try the spicy chicken joy! It’s fire! Other than that, go to hawker districts! 📌 Tips * Public transport is cheap. I got a $15 subway card since $5 went to deposit. At the end, the card still had about $4+ left). * GrabCar takes you faster anywhere than the bus or metro. Dropping the pin can sometimes be tricky though (consider that SG is a right-side driving country) * It’s very humid. Invest in a handheld fan like JisuLife. Worth it! * Always carry a refillable water bottle around. You’ll end up finding water anywhere anyway. * No tipping in SG.

#SingaporeItinerary Staying at the Kempinski Hotel Singapore, the luxurious facilities and attentive service made our stay exceptionally comfortable. Today, we visited the Singapore Toy Museum, which made us feel as if we had returned to our childhood. Here, we saw a variety of nostalgic toys, from ancient puppets to modern models, each toy carrying a profound story. Every exhibition area in the museum allowed us to experience the joy and innocence of childhood. Returning to the hotel, our hearts still lingered on those happy childhood memories.

#singaporetrip I walked past the museum while walking towards Raffles City, and it piqued my interest. They have a quirky collection of rare toys that will fill you with a sense of nostalgia! I loved that each floor had a dedicated them for the characters/toys on display and got a history lesson about their origins. If you have some time and want to see something unique, I would definitely recommend visting. They’ve got a cafe on the rooftop and a bar in the basement if you’re looking for a drink or a bite to eat! PS: You’ll save $5 if you purchase the ticket online vs at the museum

#SingaporeAttractions Today's itinerary took me back to my childhood. First, I visited the MINT Toy Museum, where every exhibit seemed to transport me through a time tunnel. This museum showcases precious toys from around the world, dating from the early 20th century to the present. Whether it's traditional wooden toys or colorful mechanical dolls, every detail is filled with stories. I was especially fond of the old iron trains and early dolls. Each exhibit has its unique history and value, and with their company, I felt the innocence and joy of childhood once again. During the tour, I couldn't help but recall the toys I treasured as a child; they witnessed the passage of time and accompanied me as I grew up.