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Beer Can House
222 Malone St, Houston, TX 77007, United States
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T
Review №1

This was a neat little house. It is only open for tours on the weekends, so we could only stand on the sidewalk and take pics. The wear and tear from vandalism and weather are apparent, but you can still appreciate the artistry and the time it took to complete. I wish I could see a pic of it in its earlier years.

Tr
Review №2

Didnt get to enter but got to get out and take pictures. Only open on weekends noon to 5pm. Didnt think it would be around huge houses but it is. Can tell they are not sell outs and love the house. The house is one of a kind. It was amazing to think it was all made from beer cans. Beer cans are faded but can tell what they are. Awesome experience.

pr
Review №3

This place is definitely a must visit in Houston. It’s cool, quirky and creative. One can walk outside the house and take pictures however to go inside the house, there is a fee.This place is in the residential area. So parking might be a challenge.

Ta
Review №4

The Beer Can House is a folk art covered with 50,000 flattened beer cans, bottles, and other beer paraphernalia. Houstonian John Milkovisch worked through the late 1960s to transform his Houston home at 222 Malone Street into the Beer Can House.It’s only open in weekends till 5pm. Street parking is available. The area around the beer can house is different than any other housing area.Liked it very much. It’s a one the versatile visiting places in Houston.

Ke
Review №5

So fun to stop by and look at, really wish someone was maintaining it and adding to it so it could be around for a long time.

Ca
Review №6

This place has some amazing facts... check it out

Da
Review №7

This is a wonderful place to visit! I had heard about this house for years. My son and I finally had the chance to go there and see The Beer Can House for ourselves. It truly is a fun place in the middle of a residential area. The person there was very informative and all funds go the The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, a non-profit organization. We had an amazing time! Thank you.

Ro
Review №8

I had heard about this place many times over the years growing up in the Houston area. I finally took the time to check it out. It was well worth the little time it took to view the house! Quirky fun!

Ca
Review №9

Kind of rundown on the outside. Needs some tender loving care.

Ha
Review №10

Overall the house is so cool. Found it doing research for things to do in Houston. The outside is the best part, but if you wanna know about the artists history and family then pay the $5 and take the tour. Otherwise really the outside is so cool and unique.

Gl
Review №11

Really cool and fun place for friends.

Ti
Review №12

Really cool and fun place for friends.

Ma
Review №13

Touring around Houston looking for some unique artsy things... then this is a must stop. Loves the history of the Beer Can House and the simplicity of self touring around the property. Its $5 a person to enter the home but can tour walk around the property for free if you want. We recommend checking it all out to fully enjoy the 50,000+ beer cans!

Es
Review №14

Totally different than anything you visited before!! If you have time, you should check it out. John Milkovisch, an Austrian immigrant, made this house. He loved cheap beer!!! And he found a use for it!! Awesome job John!! Hats off to John’s kids!! They kept the house for public display instead of selling it for good amount of money. I really appreciate it. For $5 you can go inside the house. If you like you can donate more!

Ka
Review №15

They charge to go past the fence line. You can get just as awesome of a experience for free on the sidewalk. Also barely any street parking nearby.

Ad
Review №16

A great piece of alcoholic ingenuity, well preserved but unfortunately surrounded by bleak condominiums.I commend the orange show foundation for maintaining this funky environment!

J
Review №17

Really nice work of art with beer cans. House is made with more then 50,000 beer cans all consumed on the property making it really unique property. They have a tour and video created by the creator of the house and actual beer cans from the 80s and 90s. I think its a must see if your in Houston.

Sa
Review №18

Truly wild. Small but worth the $5 to walk around and watch the video. Fun and unique if youre looking for a quick stop.

St
Review №19

We did not walk in to the house. For a $5 Thu to Sun, a person will give a tour of inside the house. Pretty interesting facts about it.No parking area. The picture I have is their patio area.

Ju
Review №20

Fun way to spend a few moments while you are in town. It was closing when we went, so we did t get a tour, but it was still fun to see.

ga
Review №21

Interesting but not worth $5. Inside the house was black mold...

Ci
Review №22

Didnt get to go in, but maybe next time Im down this way!

le
Review №23

Awesome place to goParking sucks though. Be ready to walk.

Mi
Review №24

Eh, its neat to drive by. Nice idea. Glad its there. But dont go out of your way.

Gi
Review №25

It was a different and great story of how one used beer cans to beautify his home. Unique and fun!

Ha
Review №26

Definitely worth taking a look at. Stop by for some quick pics. Pretty crazy! Didn’t go in because it was closed.

Da
Review №27

Very cool place. The people who work here are so nice and welcoming. Its definitely worth the stoo if you are in houston.

Ge
Review №28

Great place, really cool!!! Staff friendly and knowledgeable.

Wa
Review №29

This place is pretty cool. The owner truly appreciated the finer things in life. On a serious note, this place is in the middle of a residential area with no street parking. It is not easy to get to but it is well worth the experience. The cans helped with cooling the house in the Texas summer.

Tr
Review №30

Nothing much, just a cool house

Ba
Review №31

Weird! But in a good way.

Rh
Review №32

House is made with more then 50,000 beer cans all consumed on the property making it really unique property. They have a tour and video created by the creator of the house and actual beer cans from the 80s and 90s. I think its a must see if your in Houston.

He
Review №33

This is a quirky home that is now a museum close to Memorial Park. You can walk around the exterior and photograph. Hours are limited so be sure to check. To enter the house the fee is $5.00 per person. This home really exemplifies how Houston has no zoning. Homeowners might limit an owners ability to do modifications like this now but it is a fun place to visit to see how weird Houstonians can be.

Be
Review №34

Random cool house. Interesting story behind the owner.

Al
Review №35

Its a work of ingenuity that you should definitely check out if youre in Houston. I went in Feb. 2019 and it was free to walk around the front and backyard of the house, but $5 to go inside and watch a video and see a museum of his tools. I enjoyed going inside but its not necessary. Its a great place to take some funky photos! Parking is hard to find, just look for signs so you dont get towed.

Ma
Review №36

What a great place to visit. Interesting person.

Sk
Review №37

Never thought I’d see a beer can house, but I did. And it was cool

Mi
Review №38

The cans are a bit faded, but the inspiration and vision of what this guy did speak for themselves. Inside, youre treated to Time Warp back to the 60s and 70s. Well worth the five bucks to visit!

Ca
Review №39

Stop here. It only takes about 20 mins to do a very informative tour. @youbeeverywheretravelagency

Ke
Review №40

We had spent the morning riding bikes around the Buffalo Bayou park and had the beer can house as a potential on our site seeing list while in Houston for the day. It was only about a mile away from where we parked in the park so we ventured over after our bike ride. It was cool to see but I wouldnt go out of my way to make a special trip to see the house. We literally pulled up, got out and took a few pictures and then went to find lunch.

An
Review №41

5 dollari entrance fee to learn a cute story about a houstonian. Worth it ️

Mo
Review №42

This attraction has been around a long, long time and frankly has seen its better days. Everything is faded and looks bad...its gone from an interesting thing to drive by and see to an neighborhood eye sore.

Ja
Review №43

Folk art, or just home improvement, the Houstons beer can house was born in 1968, when owner John Milkovisch started adding beer cans to the house as aluminum siding. Now operated by the Orange Show, visitors are requested to donate a dollar or two to visit the property. For $5, you can tour the inside of the house.

Ke
Review №44

A unique folk art exhibit. One of a kind! Only open on weekends. Glad we went! (And we are not beer drinkers.) Price was fair, too.

Br
Review №45

Neat off the wall place to visit atleast once !

ch
Review №46

A sight to see! Easy drive by on our way into town, no crowds on Sunday morning and we parked easily in front to gawk a bit. We did not go inside but enjoyed the weirdness of the exterior and its bizarre placement amidst nice homes and apartments. Worth the detour.

Vi
Review №47

Pay the $5 to go inside and see the cute house. My favorite part was the video (in the house) about John and all his quotes up on the wall. Hes a hoot!

st
Review №48

We were in that area, so thought to stop and look. For a ticket price, a staff will take you to a tour . We did not take one. Read about it , if you are planing to take a tour inside. Facts are phenomenal. The picture is of the backyard fully made of beer can materials.

Mr
Review №49

Cool house!

Ja
Review №50

Interesting story, great tour!

An
Review №51

This place is just okay. The beer cans are all faded. We were expected to pay just for walking in the yard. We didnt go inside but by the looks of the outside we did not think it would be worth it. Highly recommend viewing house from the sidewalk.

El
Review №52

Really neat and fun to pass a quick 45 minutes to learn about the house history.

Ev
Review №53

Very unique place. Not a lot going on.

Je
Review №54

You have to see , very interesting place in nice area. Kinda historic.

Se
Review №55

Nice idea. However you would think the whole house is made of the beer cans. This would have been awesome. However, it is still on o.k. After all, 5 bucks would not break the bank.

An
Review №56

Museum is generous. It is interesting for what it is, a house covered in old beer cans.

Da
Review №57

It is an interesting place.It is only opened during weekendIt is $5.00 if u want to visit inside which is pretty much a museum and they also show u a video

Ka
Review №58

Hidden Gem! Definitely worth stopping by!

Di
Review №59

Cool place to tour on vacay

Hu
Review №60

Free to see the front from outside the fence 24/7. It doesnt appear anyone lives there. Definitely faded & aged; no color in any of the cans.

Ma
Review №61

What a creative and eclectic place!!! The message and vibe were peacefully loving. Dont miss the experience. The more you look the more you see!!

So
Review №62

I just got to see it from the outside and it was pretty cool for the picture.

Mo
Review №63

Really a hidden Gem within the neighborhood, have to know where youre going, parking can be a little difficult as the streets are rather narrow. May actually have to park a little further down but it is definitely worth it. This place has very select hours but it is cool to visit definitely a great photo worthy spot.

Ma
Review №64

Staple for Houston tour!

do
Review №65

Oh this place was lovely!! It represents creativity, dedication, and hard work! Its a must see, so much history!

er
Review №66

A hidden gem!! Ive lived in Houston all my life and never heard of this place until recently! My boyfriend took me here and I was in awe. The house is literally COVERED in beer cans and tops. Walking outside the house (in the backyard) is so peaceful You just hear the sounds of the metal cans hitting against each other in the wind. If you live in Houston or youre here for a visit you gotta check this place out!!

Ky
Review №67

This place sure is a sight. The true ingenuity of man is shown in this one piece of incredible human artwork.

Ub
Review №68

Love the character of this piece of art, as well as all the little details that surrounds it, inside the house you can see the real deal! All the history behind its construction, a pretty funny video from owners, tools used and few art pieces. Definitely worth the 5 bucks I paid to see... if you prefer you can ask for a guided tour for extra 5. And souvenirs are good as gifts.For those without a ride like I was, just take canal memorial metro bus (N°20) either way from downtown or from Galleria area.

An
Review №69

Interesting concept but I wouldn’t call it a “must see”

Az
Review №70

Super cute little house

Ch
Review №71

A unique place -but no visible tutor- board - fascinating

Fe
Review №72

It was very very run down. Its a very old place but it hasnt been maintained that well for being a museum. For me, it was a let down.

Tr
Review №73

Its always a great place to take guests. Would be a five except we understood there was no charge unless you wanted a guided tour. We were asked to pay regardless... not the full amount. Always happy to donate, so was definitely willing to pay. Would be nice to know up-front, just in case others arent as willing when they arrive.

Lo
Review №74

We didnt go inside but really enjoyed the ground

Ve
Review №75

It isa great place to visit on a windy day.

Br
Review №76

This is a Houston Establishment and a must-do for any visitor or local resident. The house itself is immaculately preserved, so if you own one of these 50s homes, its great to see the original construction and compare it to your own. I learned a lot about my house just by visiting the Beer Can House; its worth the price of admission.

ka
Review №77

Interesting to check out and worth the $5 to go in the house.

Ol
Review №78

This place is so cool! Its history is even better! I just wish it had better hours.

Ch
Review №79

Amazing I loved it

Te
Review №80

Love this place! Never seen anything like it and I love the story of its creation.

ee
Review №81

The most amazing house ever

De
Review №82

Place looked interesting from outside. On Google it showed it was open, but when we reached their and called up to check since their was no signs as from where we should enter, the lady answered that they open to public during weekends except in summers when they are open during weekdays too. Well their website doesnt mention the same. Information regarding their timings according to the seasons should be made available on website.As we were only for a day in Houston we couldnt go inside to check the place.

Br
Review №83

Tourists trap.Skip this. It’s small bungalow house that’s covered in beer cans, big whoop. I can’t believe they charged to see this thing.

Ke
Review №84

This beer can house is a hidden treasure of Houston and you can miss it in the quick blink of an eye. It has so much history not only on the outside but as well as the inside about the house and its creator!

As
Review №85

Fantastic display of Art and Creativity! I would highly recommend.

Li
Review №86

This wasnt open when we visited, but it is an amazing local legend. Ive heard of this for years, and was glad to finally visit. The beer can ends that are made into wind chimes along the front of the house make a beautiful sound! The entire house is covered in flattened beer cans, with cans used in the whole landscaping as well. The striking thing for me was the way this neighborhood is changing. They are buying up all the little shotgun shacks that give the area character, and building behemoth townhouses and condos all around. It is really sad to see it all go the way of suburbia. But the Beer Can House is here to stay! Only open on weekends, so next time we will plan better.

Ma
Review №87

Very interesting to see

Ma
Review №88

Cute place to take some cute picture. It is free but they do ask for a donation. And I believe they charge $5 per person to enter the little museum they have inside. I did not go in but I heard it was nothing especial. DO DONATE PLS

Je
Review №89

THIS PLACE IS SO CUTE!!!! Worth the stop....

Pa
Review №90

Like finding a rare piece of art in the least expected place. Very original and creative!

Br
Review №91

Neat place

An
Review №92

Nice place to visit. I was expecting more on the inside but is still a good place to check out.

An
Review №93

For out of town guests, this stop is a must. It took years for the homeowner to completely cover his home with beer cans.

Ch
Review №94

Definitely worth stopping by on if youre in the area. We didnt go in but just snapped some pics from the street. Pretty cool to see! Must have taken forever to make.

Ni
Review №95

An awesome creation. A must see.

Ch
Review №96

You wouldn’t believe it.. it’s a house made out of beer cans

Ca
Review №97

Fun place must see!

He
Review №98

Unique little place.

Ke
Review №99

Quirky, interesting, kids (7 - 19) love it. I was a mad dash to get there before it closed but Im glad we did. Its only $2.00!!! (for adults) kids are free. Be sure to walk around the entire house. The inside is mostly old photos and memorabilia. House is as it was in 40s/50s...

Ki
Review №100

Interesting little museum. Glad I stopped to check it out

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  • Address:222 Malone St, Houston, TX 77007, United States
  • Site:https://www.orangeshow.org/visit-beer-can-house
  • Phone:+1 713-926-6368
Categories
  • Museum
  • Cultural landmark
  • Tourist attraction
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:2–6pm
  • Friday:2–6pm
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Restaurant:No
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
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