Heritage exhibition offers free admission to senior citizens and groups

The Tak Seng On Pawnshop heritage exhibition is offering free admission to residents aged 65 or above, as well as to schools and non-profit organizations who make prior reservations. The admission fee for other citizens and tourists remains at MOP5.
Originally owned by Mr Kou Ho Neng, a wealthy local merchant, Tak Seng On Pawnshop was established in 1917. Comprised of the main counter and storehouse, it is one of the most complete pawnshop establishments still existing in Macau. The Tak Seng On Pawnshop was restored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and opened to the public on 21 March 2003. It offers visitors a glimpse into the historical operation modes and processes of the pawnshop industry by displaying pawn tools, tickets and records. Video guided tours have been available since January 2015 to introduce visitors to the rise and prosperous development of pawnshops in Macau.
According to a press release, through this change IC “aims at promoting the Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business and the historical development of pawnshops in Macau to more people.”
The “Heritage Exhibition of a Traditional Pawnshop Business” is open to the public from 10:30am to 7pm every day except the first Monday of every month. It can host a maximum of 20 people at a time.