Reconnect with the joys of your favourite childhood toys at Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play, the National Museum of Singapore’s new experiential pop-up that revolves around the theme of toys and play!

A collective effort with our local community of artists and toy collectors, this showcase presents a diverse selection of over 250 locally and globally recognisable toys across various eras.

From McDonald’s cherished collectibles and vintage Hot Wheels to well-known POP MART figurines and timeless Tamagotchi – reopen these treasured cabinets of play and discover the fascinating stories behind these beloved icons.

So bring along your inner child and have a fun play date at the Museum!


  • Event: Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play
  • Date: 5 July 2024 – 5 January 2025
  • Time: 10am – 6pm (Daily)
  • Location: National Museum of Singapore, 93 Stamford Road, Singapore 178897

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Arman Shah

A former travel writer with fond memories of solo adventures in Southeast Asia, Arman is now founder and editor of The Everyday People. If you ever see him approaching with a camera and voice recorder in hand, please choose kindness and don’t decline his request for an interview.

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