Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) — Attraction in Iloilo City

Visited the ILOMOCA on a weekday afternoon, which is a great time to visit as there weren’t a lot of people.

They charge ₱150 for regular people, and ₱100 for students, which I think is very reasonable considering utilities and upkeep necessary for the place. Plus, the two sets of escalators for the 3 floors.

Instructions for the place are pretty clear, and they let you know where you can and cannot take videos. No flash photography for all floors. No food and drink (even water) when viewing the pieces. Instructions are pretty straightforward.

I really liked the pieces that were on display during my visit. The quiet afternoon made it easier to view and review certain pieces since there weren’t a lot of people or a lot of noise. There’s no time limit so you can take your time trying to understand the pieces or observing how some of them were made. The 3rd floor had more of the physical and abstract and large pieces of artwork, while most of the flat canvasses were on the first and second floor.

They have seats in some areas if you need to sit, and a restroom on the 2nd floor. The restroom was clean and modern, though the flushing system had issues as some buttons didnt work and maintenance had to manually flush the toilets.

I would definitely come back here since the art pieces change over time. I loved the variety of mostly Filipino artists, but also artists from other parts of the world. Definitely worth a visit for locals and...

If you're an art enthusiast and you want to take a break from the busy streets of Megaworld Iloilo, then this 3-floor-museum is right for you. It's a 1-2 minutes walk from the Festive Walk Mall. You'll be welcomed with a clean, modern and serene atmosphere.

Entrance fee: Adult Php 100 Student Php 50

Payment will be at the reception area upon entering the museum (in between the escalator and souvenir shop). You'll be then briefed by the receptionist with the rules and regulations while he/she attaches the guest wristlet on your wrist. Picture taking is now allowed (except for selfies and camera flash). You have the freedom to stroll all over the place. However, be aware that they have a tight security. Literally, like they have a security guard and a staff in each gallery. So wherever you go, they will follow you in a distance. But don't worry, they do their best to be in discreet if they feel like you want solitude. They're also very accommodating. Like this one Mister Guard who is so kind he offered to take a picture of me with the painting and sculptures using my camera. Another Miss Guard I met is angle-conscious and she tries to take pictures with a good lighting.

All of the paintings and sculptures are mind-blowing. There are some pieces which you need to get a closer and longer look (and some which needs better lighting) to see the details and the message they...

it’s a must visit museum if you’re into arts or an enthusiast of museums and galleries. really liked marrz capanang’s exhibit at the ground floor and the interactive art display that you could get your hands dirty for filling in the empty spaces with paint.

they have a few interactive installations like the one on the ground floor and a much more kid-centric or for kids at heart by the second floor, promoting disability as a strength which speaks volumes and instills these values to youths early on!

we went at a rainy time a few minutes before opening. to be honest, we were short on cash by 100 and needed to withdraw in the mall across the street but it was raining so hard and the staff was kind enough to accommodate us by paying digitally instead. but it’s really not standard, you have to pay cash upfront unless there’s really really bad rain! it’s a 150 per person by regular rate, seniors/pwd at 120, and students for 100 so be ready if you’re visiting.

overall a really nice morning visit to a local museum with great art too. just a comment that in their signs it says there’s a shop, but there really isn’t. maybe it’s yet to come or under construction, but hopefully it would be available the next...