The Commission on Audit (COA) later purchased the building and used it as its regional office until the agency relocated to Pavia, Iloilo.

The building underwent restoration starting in 2018 and was subsequently opened to the public as the Museum of Philippine Economic History on February 11, 2019.

It also displays antiques, including century-old paper bills from the Japanese and American eras, encased in glass.

[4] On the second level, the galleries explore ten major industries that have shaped the Philippine economy, such as rice production, boat making, pottery, body ornaments, textiles, blacksmithing, tobacco, sugar, abaca, and coconut.

The exhibits also depict the diverse livelihoods of Filipinos across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and showcase collections related to the history of trade and commerce in the Philippines.