Location: Iloilo City
Top Things to do in Iloilo City
The 8 Best Museums in Iloilo City, Visayas
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 157 reviews
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. Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By profits101 - Cebu City, Philippines
As far as Contemporary art goes, this is a an excellent museum with some of the best contemporary art I have seen outside Manila... and much of it deeper, greater in quantity, and better presented. Megaworld seems to know what they're doing, and I think in their first development outside Luzon they were looking to make a genuine landmark and stake out an area of quality and integrity for their own brand. This museum is very high quality from the architectural space to the exhibited and curated work. On the ground floor, you’ll find the “Hulot” (“space” in Hiligaynon) exhibition space, along with a Museum store. The second floor houses three galleries - one is dedicated to artists from Iloilo, Panay and nearby Negros. The third floor houses the Adoracion V. Valencia Gallery. Named after the patron’s mother, this gallery contains select pieces from Edwin Valencia’s collection, including sculptures and paintings from both local and foreign artists - really sensational work here.
3. Museum of Philippine Economic History
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
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.
4. Casa Mariquit
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 47 reviews
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.
5. Artkipelago Trick Arts
6. Museo Iloilo (Iloilo Museum)
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 125 reviews
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.
7. Omriel Art Gallery
Various exhibits mostly coming from multi-awarded Ilonggo Visual Artists. Primary theme of exhibits often connects with the gallery's other purpose as an (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) EQ Awareness Hub.
8. Rosendo Mejica Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
