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~ Revisiting our childhood @ Children Little Museum - Part 2 ~



Behind the doors, you will be leaded up to the second floor via a wooden staircase. Old photographs and toys were displayed on both sides of the wall. We cluttered at the stairs and took a fair bit of time before we decided to see what other surprises are awaiting us.

Our 'kind' of childhood photos and little baby toys that I used to have.

Let's take a quick glance at the second storey of the museum, all stuffed with things that we were once so familiar with. The entire setting brings me back vividly to my childhood days already.



Denver and myself posing with the old bicycle.



A panel of cabinets displaying toys, report books, medals, uniforms and many more. Denver and Gladys get to see how different life was now compared to our times.

Little wooden tables and chairs as they mimic how children attend school in the earlier days of Singapore.

 Even I felt as if I am back in school! ... but do I still look like a student ? :)

Fancy a new haircut? This is not the usual salon that you get to see nowadays.


Thirsty? How about having a refreshing, cooling drink?


Cartons of glass bottled soft drinks that I enjoyed having during my recess time.

Gladys is having fun snapping on the buttons of the type-writer. Mommy used to use this to type my school assignments. ^_^ Changing the red and black ribbon was fun too.


Even though the Children Little Museum occupies a very small space, the owner managed to fully utilized its available floor area. The walls and ceiling were not spared as well.

At the Children Little Museum, visitors can take photographs as well as have a feel and look at the items on display.


We left a message on the guest book before leaving.

This is what Denver & Gladys wrote about their likeness to the Museum.

Before bidding farewell to the museum, Gladys picked a package for a token of $2. Inside the brown paper bag is filled with little toys.


We spent nearly 2 hours at Children Little Museum and had loads of fun taking photos. It is a great place for both adults and children. Not only our kiddos learnt how Daddy & Mommy's childhood was like, I also get to revisit my younger days and things that have been forgotten over time. A great hide-out in the buzzing city.

More photos of the Children Little Museum available at BPDGTravels facebook page.

~ Revisiting our childhood @ Children Little Museum - Part 1 ~

After Hubby completed his four days survivor course with our kiddos, it's Mommy's turn to take our young ones out on a half day tour! After thinking through, I decided to take them to the Children Little Museum, which is quietly hidden within Bussorah Street. The two-storey high shop-house is a gem that is unknown to many. The 'mascot' which attracted the passer-bys and causing a lot of curiosity, is the man-size robot that is standing outside the museum.

Children Little Museum
Address : 42 Bussorah Street, S199460
Nearby MRT station : Bugis
Denver & Gladys posed a picture with the robot.


Toys that we used to play are displayed neatly where visitors can purchase.

Upon entering the museum, you will be amazed and mesmerized by the things that we once played or used when we were a child. Although this little museum does not has the luxury of space like the other museums, it fully utilized every corner with the owner's wide range of antique that brings you back to the 60s.

The first storey of the museum is open to public and visitors are free to roam around, take photos and have a good look at the collection. This jukebox in particular was a hit in the older days and its a pity our kiddos don't get to see them around to glimpse and feel the jazz of it.

Do you remember or recognise any of these items? The first item that caught my eye was the vibrant red coloured phone and holder which we used to have it in our house.


Pottery and spittoon (aka "tam pui" in hokkien)... Are our children familiar with them?

A collection of bottle-caps. I mentioned to Denver this was one of my childhood toy. During our times, we don't usually buy toys but used what was available to make toys and think of our own games. Many also love to exchange/collect the different design bottle caps. Always wanted to show Denver and he finally spotted it in the museum. Cool!


Do our young readers know what this is? Using a pulley system with 2 metal containers at each end of the provision shop, this is what we call our older days 'cashier' device. ^_^ Shopkeepers can keep their earnings and give change to their customers conveniently. I always enjoy seeing the containers moving up and down swiftly and hearing the sound of the coins dropping into the metallic cans. Denver finds this 'cashier' very interesting and fun too!


Gladys found herself a microphone. An aspired singer-to-be?

Before moving up to the second floor, do stop by and take a look at the backyard where you will find a scooter to pose with.


A gigantic cup of coke. Any takers?

An admission charge of $2 (per pax) is applicable if you like to visit the museum on the second storey. We took some pictures with the robots before taking the stairs up. ^_^



Despite the space constrain, I'm surprised that we actually took quite a bit of time combing through the first floor. There are so much to see and it brings back a lot of memories. Denver & Gladys could not contain their excitement to have a look at what's 'hiding' behind the door. To be continued.....