The Museum of Philippine Economic History gives Iloilo a distinctive museum angle: trade, sugar, weaving, printing, food, and the industries that shaped the city's place in the Philippines. It is housed in a heritage building, which helps connect the exhibits to the port city's old commercial streets.
It pairs well with a walk around Calle Real and the riverfront. Visit it for context on why Iloilo became wealthy, cosmopolitan, and architecturally ambitious before losing some of that prominence in the 20th century.