The old municipal hall was built in the early 1940’s under the leadership of then mayor Jose S. Lim. It was later dubbed as the Cotabato City Hall in the year 1960’s when Cotabato was already recognized as a chartered city. A vintage Malay-inspired architectural design structure showcasing a blend of ethnic culture. Cotabato City’s Old City Hall located along A. Dorotheo Street and aside from being an information center, the iconic Malay-inspired seat of government of Cotabato City in the past decades is now a museum. It houses some of the city’s historical artifacts, pioneer families’ heirlooms, and other noteworthy pieces of history like photos and books.
The Visitor’s Information Center/Museum is now one of the city’s main attractions.