Play:Date - Unlocking Cabinets of Play
If your kids are digital natives whose playtime involves devices, prepare to snatch them away from their tech and bring them for a playful romp around town. Centred around elements of play, the National Museum of Singapore’s newest exhibition, Play:Date – Unlocking Cabinets of Play, features over 250 locally and globally recognisable toys spanning the eras. Running from now until January 5, 2025, the free showcase promises to be eye-opening for both children and adults. Photograph: National Museum of Singapore As part of the Museum’s Collecting Contemporary Singapore initiative, the showcase aims to recognise toys and play as important to Singapore’s cultural heritage. From the moment you arrive at the museum, it immerses you in a world of imagination and nostalgia. Along the building’s facade are five large-scale artworks by five local artists that have both interactive and tactile elements. Even stepping into the museum through the tunnel entrance is an awe-inducing experience brought on by the kaleidoscope projection of digital toy figurines on the walls, designed by local artist Lioncolony. The highlight is an immersive showcase that provides the perfect opportunity for children to explore toys of yesteryear and for adults to reminisce about their childhood. The showcase is divided into three main sections: ‘It’s A Small World’, ‘Drive-Through Time’, and ‘Batteries Included’. Photograph: National Museum of Singapore Kicking off the showcase is ‘It’s A Small World’, feat