Museo Iloilo is one of the city's older cultural institutions, with collections that introduce the history and material culture of Iloilo and Western Visayas. Archaeology, church art, textiles, and local historical objects give it a broader regional frame than a single-building heritage stop.
The museum is compact and sometimes old-fashioned, but that can be part of its charm. It works well before exploring Iloilo's churches, mansions, and port-era commercial streets.