National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo

The National Museum of the Philippines – Iloilo is a regional museum in Iloilo City Proper, Iloilo City, housed in the restored 1911 former Iloilo Provincial Jail along Bonifacio Drive. Opened in 2018 as the National Museum Western Visayas, it showcases the natural and cultural heritage of Western Visayas through archaeological artifacts, ethnographic collections, Panay textiles, and geological exhibits, serving as a center for education and heritage preservation in the region.

Visitors can expect a heritage museum housed in the former Iloilo Provincial Jail, a concrete American colonial-era building with high ceilings and jail cells converted into galleries. Inside are permanent exhibitions on Western Visayas geology, archaeology, ethnography, and textiles, including Panay weaving and traditional crafts, as well as natural history specimens. The visit involves walking through indoor galleries with interpretive panels, display cases, and photographs. The museum is located near the Iloilo Provincial Capitol complex in the city center.