MINT Museum of Toys houses a world-class collection of vintage toys and collectable items in an international award-winning contemporary building on 26 Seah Street.
Since its inauguration, the museum has expanded its collection, amassing over 50,000 items, 8000 of which are on display in the museum. The toys and items hail from over 40 countries and range in date from the 1840s to 1970s. These are displayed across the rooftop, basement and 4 thematic levels of the museum: Outerspace, Characters, Childhood Favourites and Collectables.
The collection is made up of various key collections, including Batman, Dan Dare, Japanese character and space-related toys, and collectables. In addition to toys, the museum houses a collection of confectionary vintage tin boxes, large-item displays, such as Mobo horses and pedal cars, as well as original enamel advertising signs. Over the years, these have been incorporated into various exhibitions and programmes run by the museum, serving as windows into the past as well as inspirations for the present.
Today, MINT Museum of Toys serves diverse and expanding audiences, including tourists, families, collectors, artists and students. It continues to fascinate and inspire the imaginations of audiences, taking them to on a journey of rediscovery to rekindle that Moment of Imagination and Nostalgia with Toys (MINT).
Your responsibilities include:
- Liaising with schools, colleges, and teachers to promote the relevance and use of the collections and activities of the museum in line with the MOE curriculum.
- Compiling, analysing and applying feedback on the educational activities, and making the necessary changes.
- Assist with creating and developing educational resources for visitors, schools, and families.
- Assist with organising school visits to the museum and delivering tours and educational programmes.
- Assist with museum tours and workshop programmes.
- Other ad-hoc duties requested by the management.
Highly recommended for you to have:
- Enthusiasm, passion, curiosity and an interest in the museum sector
- Good communication skills, both written and oral
- Confidence in dealing with the public and addressing groups of people
- Teaching skills to plan and deliver education activities in an engaging manner
- Self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Good organisational and administration skills
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