The 5 Best Specialty Museums in Iloilo City, Visayas

December 3, 2021 Jacquiline Delozier

Iloilo City, officially the City of Iloilo (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Iloilo; Kinaray-a: Syudad kang/ka Iloilo; Filipino: Lungsod ng Iloilo; Spanish: Ciudad de Iloílo) is a highly urbanized city on southeastern tip of Panay island in the Philippines. It is the capital city of the province of Iloilo where it is geographically situated but, in terms of government and administration, it is politically independent. In addition, it is the center of the Iloilo-Guimaras Metropolitan Area, as well as the regional center and primate city of the Western Visayas region. In the 2015 census, Iloilo City had a population of 447,992 inhabitants, with a 1.02% population annual growth rate. For the metropolitan area, the total population is 946,146 inhabitants.
Restaurants in Iloilo City

1. Camina Balay nga Bato

20 Osmena Street Arevalo, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines +63 33 336 3858 http://www.facebook.com/Cami%C3%B1a-Balay-nga-Bato-in-Iloilo-168040663293755/
Excellent
43%
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45%
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8%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 157 reviews

Camina Balay nga Bato

Reviewed By Mariann79 - Iloilo City, Philippines

Loved the native chocolate! Entrance is good for a no-time-limit tour after the guide has introduced you to every nooks and crannies of the historical mansion. You can stay as long as you want to enjoy the native chocolate and biscuits. There were also brochures that were handed out for free that you can read while examining closely every antique housewares that are no longer used nowadays. There were displays of various merchandise at the entrance from food to accessories to scarves. I bought two nice beaded necklaces. My friends and I took time chatting while enjoying the picture taking inside the house. A must-visit for lovers of history.

2. Museum of Philippine Economic History

Edificio Ynchausti Y Cia Ortiz Street, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines +63 33 327 5335
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Museum of Philippine Economic History

2019-established museum that features a wide range of exhibits highlighting economic history of Philippines with a particular emphasis on Panay Island and sugar production.

3. Casa Mariquit

Santa Isabel Street Jaro, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines
Excellent
40%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
1%
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4.0 based on 47 reviews

Casa Mariquit

Reviewed By Mariann79 - Iloilo City, Philippines

Wanna learn about a supposed arranged marriage that was ditched by Mariquit for her one true love? Visit this place and be enthralled as the guide retells the story of Mariquit and her husband, the then Vice President of the Philippines, Fernando Lopez Sr. Their antique possessions are still preseved, including their shoes, telephones, bags, cameras, and more. You can sit down in the living room for all the time you want and look at their photo albums. Find and be amazed of the portrait of the couple whose eyes seems to follow you wherever you go. Pay an extra tip to the guide for beautiful photos. There’s an ample parking space at the back. No food is served though, just plain tour of the house with minimal entrance fee. No need to reserve or set an appointment in visiting.

4. Museo Iloilo (Iloilo Museum)

Bonifacio Dr, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines +63 63 337 2986 http://www.facebook.com/officialmuseoiloilo
Excellent
17%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
11%
Terrible
4%
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3.5 based on 125 reviews

Museo Iloilo (Iloilo Museum)

Reviewed By 981manilynb

You will be welcomed by their very accommodating staff. The place talks a lot about iloilo. My clients are very amazed of the things they've learned about iloilo's history.

5. Rosendo Mejica Museum

Baluarte, Molo, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Iloilo Province 5000 Philippines http://www.pbase.com/hammerslag/image/86949901/original
Excellent
50%
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

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