Beer Can House

It wasn't open on the day that I went by, but I plan on going back before I leave town. The curiosity has me wanting to go back to see what all is inside. The outside is definitely eye-catching, especially considering totally in between some modern apartments and stuff.

Enjoyed walking around the grounds and hearing the beer cans make their unique sound. Good to read the history of this place. It’s free with plenty of street parking. It’s free and you can walk inside of the home as well

Fun find! This place has an interesting history and is a quirky gem. Glad we got to see it and do the tour

Very cool visit with a house tour. Very nice and enthusiastic docent. Voluntary donation of $5 is much appreciated.

Very cool place to see! The lady running it was great telling the story behind it. It was free!

This is a pretty cool house to see from the outside. Both times I’ve visited, I’ve missed the hours of operation to go inside. But if you just want to get some cool photos, just pull up to the house. It’s interesting to say the least!

A man with a dream that he succeeded on 🎉 It's always great when you have a hobby He didn't just sit around having a drink. He did something with it 🥳🥳🥰😍 Great place to check out Thankful for those taking care of this location 🥰

Such a unique and creative feature in Houston. We took my sister who was visiting from out of town, and we met the most wonderful tour guide named Kat. She was knowledgeable, funny, and kind. We listened intently as she masterfully guided us through the history of the house. It’s a must-see attraction and a homage to creativity and creative pursuits! And it’s free to boot! No excuse - go check it out!

The Beer Can House in Houston is one of my favorite places to take out-of-town guests because it's so unique to the city. This folk art style house, located in the Rice Military neighborhood, is covered in beer cans, bottles, and pull tabs, making it kind of a Houston landmark. The project was started by John Milkovisch, who, along with his wife Mary, saved empty beer cans for 17 years. While it may not have started as an artistic endeavor, it definitely became one. Ripley's Believe It or Not estimated that over 50,000 beer cans were used, though a more detailed count by a restoration team puts it closer to 30,000. Honestly, I don't know how many cans there are--but the sheer scale and creativity of it make the place undeniably unique and interesting. The Beer Can House is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, and admission is free, which makes it an easy and fun stop. Walking around, you can see how every detail is covered in some form of recycled beer material. It's whimsical, creative, and just so quirky. If you're looking for something different to do in Houston, this is a must-see. It's a great mix of folk art, local culture, and a testament to how even the most ordinary materials can be transformed into something extraordinary. Love it!

Every now and then I like going to my old neighborhood. Today I decided to visit The Beer Can House which was around the corner two streets over. I remember when the owners decided to start hanging the beer tops from his porch. Because houses were spaced between each other, we could see what he was doing as we walked to Birdsall Store. As high school kids we couldn't imagine the house becoming a museum. After I left home he did more. In this visit I was able to go inside. I was very impressed with what was done. A nice place to visit and it's free. Wonderful memories of my neighborhood. Ten stars.

"I was here" that's basically it, I love these Roadside Oddities and Attractions just as people have done since the invention of the automobile so when I'm close to one of them and have the time I usually check them out. There's no need to rehash the history of this one it's been been done a number of times and seems accurate and if the stories are embellished who cares. I was in Houston on business and I finally took the time to check out a few of these attractions, unfortunately this one is only open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays so I did my viewing from the sidewalk. This house is located in a residential neighborhood so if you choose to visit respect the very restricted side of the road parking and the speed limit - the City of Houston has provided a few speed bumps as a reminder if you're not paying attention. I thought it was worth the short detour and my time, I was able to view the front and side of the property without very much effort and of course respected the limited access without trespassing. There's no doubt this guy loved his beer and had a aberrant talent, I can imagine that most of his creativity came after drinking a twelve pack sitting in a lawn chair in the front yard, it was definitely a labor of love (a love of drinking beer) and he was likely a pioneer in recycling...

While visiting Houston we wanted to see a tourist spot and in all my searches The Beer Can House kept popping up. It's a cute little house completely decorated on the outside by beer can materials and bottles. There is a little welcome center in the back where u can pay for admission to enter the house for $5. There isn't much inside the house so we passed on going inside, besides from the outside you can just look through the windows and see everything. The welcome worker was super nice and gave us a brief history of the house. He allowed us to take as many photos as we wanted. Also in the welcome center they have a few cute souvenirs to purchase. If you want a cute little photo op this is definitely a place for that.

Kind of random thing to do if you are looking for something to do an afternoon. My husband thought it was interesting... the house is still on the same condition it was but the metal of the cans is starting to deteriorate.

My wife and I stopped by in passing. We didn't pay the $5 admission and actually went inside the property. We were running late to be somewhere, but still wanted to stop by. I think it's pretty creative and awesome that the house is covered in beer cans and beer bottles. I don't know if it's a good idea if they plan on selling it one day lol, but still cool nonetheless. The next time I'm in this area, we'll definitely stop by. Street parking only.

-Only open on Saturdays and Sundays. 1pm-5pm, tours every 30 minutes. -Tickets must be purchased online. -Tickets are $5. -The tour is somewhat informal. When we came by, someone let us onto the property and gave us a brief introduction to the man behind the house. Afterward, we were free to go inside and explore the home. There is some information to read inside (museum-style) and a video to watch. -Half of the tour is outside and the rest is inside so be aware of the weather. -Your tickets tell you to arrive 10 minutes early but that's just to ensure that you're not late. We stood around for 10 minutes and someone opened the gate at exactly 1pm (our ticketed time). Just aim to be a few minutes early so you can park. -Parking is street only but we had no issue finding a spot on Saturday afternoon. -There is a tiny gift shop on the property. I believe I saw a bathroom inside as well. This is a quick but quirky stop. I actually found it really amusing when I learned that the man who built the house was an inadvertent artist and was just trying to avoid doing his chores. He seemed like a funny dude -- make sure you watch the video inside the house. Btw, this property is managed by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. These are the same folks that oversee the Orange Show, Smither Park, and the Art Car Parade. If you enjoy this spot, I recommend checking out the Orange Show and Smither Park (next to one another).

A longtime Houston landmark now maintained by the Orange Show. The group not only preserves this unique artwork, they also promote creativity in our community. We love taking visitors by the home and enjoy taking classes and attending events put on by the Orange Show to keep Houston creative and one of a kind. In a word, inspiring!

Such a fun, cool idea brought to life. A literal house made entirely out of beer cans! This unique landmark is a hidden gem of sorts. Not nearly enough locals know about it, but it is mentioned in a lot of guidebooks as a place to see when visiting Houston. Located amidst neighboring townhouses, The Beer Can House asks only a $5 donation to gain entry. It is open Saturdays and Sundays, with varying hours. Go check out this piece of iconic Houston folk art when you get the chance!

Beer Can House is definitely a must stop visit if you are traveling to Houston. The Beer Can House is only open on Saturday & Sunday, from 12- 5 pm (as long as weather permits). Located in a residential area with free street parking (you may have to drive around to find some). Admission is $5. However, if you just want to look at the house on the outside, it is free (but with only $5, it is worth paying the price to go inside and see the house and also take a tour to learn the history of this house). My husband and I came this past Saturday afternoon and were given a tour by KT. With the history, this amazing home was created by John Milkovisch, which he begins creating this home in 1968m when he had retired. Mr. Milkovisch was an upholster and so he was good crafting with his hands. Initially, he started by adding marbles to concrete, which is like marble flooring (lol). He had quite a marble collection but had to purchase more. Eventually, he started adding flattened beer cans to the sides of his house since he had finished constructing the driveway, front and backyard (he did this because he didn't want to mow the lawn anymore). The tops and bottoms of aluminum beer cars were cut and then that part was added to the sides of the home. The majority of beer brands that were added to the home is no longer available. You may notice that there are soda cans added to the house in various parts of the house. Mr. Milkovisch did not allow any of his sons to work on this house. But he did allow his grandsons to help add on to the house, thus there being 7 Up and Dr. Pepper soda cans added. Mary, Mr. Milkovisch's wife, had said that she did not care what he did to the outside of the house, but he wasn't allowed to do anything to the inside. Over time, she began to really appreciate the work that her husband did (she was on numerous game shows later on because of the amazing work her husband did on this house). Mr. Milkovisch also made a few curtains made of beer tops to the front and back of the house (unfortunately some of the work he has done around the house did get damaged due to weather). In the front yard, you will notice a ladder that Mr. Milkovisch named the "ladder of success". He used a ladder that was owned by his father and added it to the concrete floor with aluminum stars and moon. The fourth rung from the top is painted black, which is to symbolize that not everyone makes it. You may also notice the roman numbers in the front, it is the address of the home that Mr. Milkovisch decided to add to the house, just because he could. Inside the house, there are a few photos of Mr. Milkovisch and his wife. There are some things that he made for his wife, which included a jewelry box and belt. There is also a beer can buckle and a few beer coasters that he made as well. On display are a few of the tools that Mr. Milkovische used to create this home. There is also a 10 minute video that plays in one of the rooms by the back entrance, which includes an interview with Mr. Milkovische and a separate interview with one of his sons, Ronnie and his grandson (Ronnie's son). Mr. Milkovische passed away in 1988 (he was cremated and his ashes were spread here) and his wife continued to provide tours of the home. Mrs. Milkovische passed away in 2002. There is a lot that I did not include in the brief summary above but you will find yourself in awe as you see around and inside the house. Mr. Milkovische was a very creative builder. He made this house for himself, not to be famous or to get some kind of recognition from it (unlike the man who made the Orange Show). The Orange Show Center For Visionary Art (a non profit organization) now takes care of this home (which was purchased in 2001). When you come, if it is a slow day, you can ask for a tour of the home (at no additional cost) so that you can learn the history of John Milkovische. Please note that there is a clean, unisex restroom available inside the gift shop (the garage at the back of the home), in case you need to use it. Inside the gift shop, you will find a blue hat made of beer cans that you can take photos with (and yes it was made by Mr. Milkovische).

I lived in Houston for four years (I left in 2016), and I tried (a few times) to visit the Beer Can House but it never worked out! This past weekend, I met a friend of mine in Houston for a weekend of art and food, Houston-style. I knew I wanted to FINALLY check out the Beer Can House. And it worked out! I didn't just take pictures of the house from the street this time! I walked through the gate and saw the outside and inside of the Beer Can House! For those of you that might not be familiar with the Beer Can House, here's a short explanation of what it is and why you should go see it! Basically, Houston resident John Milkovisch (an upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad until he retired) drank a lot of beer. And what do you do with a lot of beer cans if you're a creative person like John Milkovisch? Well, cover your house in them, of course. Over 18 years, John Milkovisch covered his house and other parts of the lot with his beer cans. The Beer Can House is one of those strange and wonderful creations by non-professional artists that you can find around the country. It's unique and interesting and well worth checking out. You can see the exterior of the house from the street. You can walk around the exterior of the house for free during their open hours. Or you can pay a $5 admission fee to go inside the house (where they have some information and a video explaining the history of the Beer Can House). Definitely check out their hours on their website, or you'll be like me - having been outside on the street multiple times before I actually got behind that gate! A unique home in Houston. Check it out!

Unfortunately all we could see of the beer can house was from outside the fence. Despite researching their hours it was not open. The locked fence has a big sign with the hours and it should have been open but it was not. Given that we looked at it from the sidewalk it was still an interesting sight but I really wanted to see more and hear the stories about the house and the person who built it. From other reviews it sounds like there have been issues with their hours of operation.

First stop in Houston ... the Beer Can House? I drove 2.5 long hours from Lockhart and finally got here at 3:30 PM on Saturday. Admission fee is $5 per person and the gift shop is located in the back of the house. There's no designated parking spot and you will have to park on the street. Hours: From June 12, 2019 through September 1, 2019, the Beer Can House will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. From September 7, 2019 to May 24, 2020, it will be open Saturday and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. You know what the Beer Can House reminds me of? The Watts Towers in Los Angeles. Both the Beer Can House and the Watts Towers are stories about a man's obsession on building something out of nothing ... except that the Beer Can House isn't as spectacular as the Watts Towers. It took me about 15 minutes to see everything I want to see here. The intro video lasted about 10 minutes and I swear the video was taped using VHS back in the 90's. I had to use a TV remote control to start playing the intro video because it wasn't one of those autoplay videos. Long story short - John Milkovisch was obsessive about decorating the exterior of the house with recycled beer cans and started this project in 1968. He spent 18 years covering his house and used over 50,000 beer cans. The local community ultimately recognized his work and the Beer Can House is currently owned by a non-profit organization. There were few interesting mini glass displaying cases inside the house and I also saw the "Amen" ladder as well as the "Live by the Golden Rule" sign right in front of the house. If you can come up with an interesting idea to decorate your house over a long period of time, then you may be celebrated by your local community and become a part of the local history. Personally it was a somewhat interesting tourist attraction, but the Beer Can House was an one and done experience for me and I don't think this is a must-visit attraction in Houston.

Of course I'd be the person to find this. My husband and I spent a night in Houston after returning from our honeymoon cruise. I was browsing around online, looking for things to do while we were there. I'm a beer drinker. I really like to enjoy beer, not get drunk, but enjoy the taste of many different beers. Naturally I wanted to see what this place was about. We showed up to see the house right before noon. The sign said it opened at noon. We waited a while and no one ever showed up to let us in. My husband called the number on the sign and was told someone would be there in just a couple minutes. We waited a while longer. Someone called him back and said it would be about another 15 minutes and that we could come back another time if we didn't want to wait. Seemed like that is what she was hoping we'd do. He explained to her that we're from New Orleans and couldn't just come back another day. Probably 30 minutes later a guy showed up to let us in. There's a small gift shop they bring you to where you pay to take a self guided tour of the house. Of course they sell pint glasses and I had to get one. The outside of the house is amazing and worth the visit. You can tell that there was a lot of time and energy put in to making this house what it is. The inside wasn't all that exciting. There were some old items left in the house that were kind of neat. There was an informational video that plays on a loop that you can watch. That was pretty interesting and gives you some insight in to why the owner did this with the house. I recommend you take the time to watch it. Overall other than the bad experience with the people while we were trying to get in, I enjoyed seeing the house and learning more information.

Inspirational! Transcendent! This is a fantastic tribute to the proof that God wants us to be happy- Beer!!! John Milkovisch started cutting up his old beer cans, and tacking them on the exterior walls of his house, making artistic designs. He went on to make wind screens of pop tops, window shades of aluminum, and walls of beer bottles. This guy did the whole reduce, reuse, recycle. I am amazed at this guy's ingenuity and inspirational motivation. Some people just hang out and drink beer. This guy was just using it as construction materials! This old guy drank. A lot. At least a six pack a day. He mainly drank light beers- Lone Star, Falstaff, Pabst, Miller Lite, Bud Light. He set up a little jig, and cut the cans to flatten them out to bend to shape. The coolest fact of this place is that when he covered the house with aluminum beer can siding, his energy costs went down dramatically. This old house seems out of place in the neighborhood it's in, surrounded by pricey condos and posh homes. I am inspired, and can only hope that I can do something as grand as this guy did.

This is a fun little quirky find in Houston. If you enjoy seeing the weirder side of a city then you definitely need to check out the Beer Can House and snap some pics! You can visit and wander the outside without paying anything, which I thought was really cool. Just another way that Houston shows you that they care about their art. The Beer Can House is tucked away in a neighborhood that you wouldn't even realize it was there. There are seasonal hours so make sure you check that out first. The price is super cheap ($5) and kids 12 and under are free! Make sure you visit this quirky side of Houston!

The Beer Can House is a must see for locals as well as visitors! I stumbled upon this gem when researching things to do for our out of town guests. I am so happy we went because it is an experience! You drive through a regular Houston neighborhood and boom a house made of beer cans just appears out of nowhere! The tour guide we had was so nice and knowledgeable. He had us laughing at all the crazy stories from the beginning. The inside of the house is really cool and the movie is worth watching. Our guests could not believe the story and loved getting to see this while visiting Houston. We spent around 45 minutes total there and would highly recommend it to anyone.

I don't care what anyone else says - this house is beautiful. Beer lover or not, you have to admire the decades of the time, dedication and creativity put into this home. Once started as an ol' man's side project turned total time consumption is now a peace of visionary art right in the middle of an upscale Houston neighborhood. If you've only driven by Beer Can House or simply strolled along the side of the property and into the backyard, I reckon you make that $5 donation and do the full-on property "tour" - which includes inside of the home with random facts, a video and a few Q&As. It's about 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of your group and how curious you are with questions. God Bless the late John Milkovisch (and his adoring and patient wife) for turning their family home into a must-see Houston gem.

I have yet to go inside the Beer Can House, but the outside is magnificent. Glistening scraps of aluminum flowing in the Houston wind. Perfectly symmetrical can tops forming a fence. Old, rusted cans floating along a metal wire fence. I think this place has character, transforming frat party remains and recycle center junk into a work of art. It's quirky and it's fun.

What a neat place to either take a date, a friend or even explore with family. I loved this little hidden gem. Very eclectic and unique place to take pictures. There is a $5 charge if you want to know the history of the house and how it was made. This will also allow you to enter the house and see the inside showcasing pictures of the couple who used to live here.

While my friend was browsing one of those "50 things to do in Houston while on a budget" lists she read all of the quirky things that a hilarious blogger wrote about the many interesting places in Houston. About halfway through the list she says, "The Beer Can House" and something about it being made because a man did not want to mow his lawn or paint his house after retirement. In my head all that I could imagine was a house that resembled Sponge Bob Square Pants' pineapple home, just in the shape of a beer can. Interesting... or strange. We went and the house that we pulled up to was nothing like I imagined! In the shape of every other home that you can imagine the beer can house is simply covered in flattened out beer cans. The siding, the shingles, the door--everything is covered. We took the $5.00 tour of the inside of the house and our guide mentioned that Ripley's Believe It or Not came through a number of years ago and counted over 50,000 cans being used in the decoration of the house. Shoot! (Apparently, when the owner was asked if he drank them all himself he said that he, his neighbors and his wife all drank a portion--again, shoot.) The house has a unique beauty and while the tour was a little too brief for me to see paying $5.00, it was interesting to get to see what made John Milkovisch up. I think the moral of this story is to have certain parameters when you tell your husband to go outside instead of watching T.V. and drinking beer in retirement.

So as far as local flavor goes Houston has 2 places. The beer can house and the orange show. I was very disappointed with the orange show but the beer can house was actually cool. I was worried at first since I was basically driving through a new neighborhood with a bunch of townhouses and apartment complexes. I thought maybe I was too late and someone had tore this place down, but sure enough past the huge buildings there stood the beer can house. I really love this place because it incorporates lots of Texas beers such as Lonestar. This is something I've thought about making after a long night of drinking but never did it of course. I'm glad that something like this stands in a city that is always trying to demolish landmarks to make huge pretentious condos.

Bought a livingsocial tour and we did not get a tour. There's nothing interesting to see inside. Everything you want to see is outside and the price I paid for this tour was more than the regular admission rate. The inside consist of a video upon entrance a some pictures inside. It is not worth it. I suggest making a deposit for exploring the outside since that was the best part of this.

You may think Austin has a monopoly on weird in Texas, but Houston has weird in spades and it's time the world noticed. The Beer Can House is one of many examples of weird, artistic, local flavor that Houston prioritizes over commercialism. The whole places is a palace of reused and recycled materials with an emphasis on, you guessed it, beer cans. I wish I could've had a beer with the owner, because they seem like my kind of people. You don't have to be a drinker to appreciate this property. The level of detail and commitment to a goal is insane. There are cans everywhere! A genius or a madman's creation - you be the judge. This is one of those places that is a party pleaser. You can take anyone and they'll find something they like about it. It's great for tourists, but it's also cool for locals to show it off to their friends! A successful way to spend an afternoon in Housotn.

The beer can House was a ok. The house is just covered and decorated with crushed beer cans. Someone "liked beer and still likes beers." If you are around the area it is worth a stop but nothing to go out of the way for.

I'm sorry, but this place just isn't cool. I've driven past here before and remembered the beer can house as being more grand and awe inspiring. My cousin was in town so we made a stop at the house. The place is just ugly and tacky these days. It's faded and just an eyesore. I love an interesting, artistic place as much as the next person and think things like the art cars and other installation art around town is good and sometimes even great. The beer can house is just blah. I hope that either a renewed passion for this place occurs and the creators freshen the look or they move on and get rid of it. Sorry! It's time has come and gone. It's still an interesting place to bring visitors to our city, even if it is just to marvel at its ugliness.

This is one of those must see to believe places; literally the whole house is covered with beer cans. The story of the owner is fun, and it is pretty unusual for sure. The house is small, I would say under 1500 Sq feet, so there is not a lot too it, and to some extent may be a bit of an eyesore to the neighbors. Still, it is an interesting way to spend an hour, seeing what must have taken this man a lifetime to create. We found this on Groupon and got a nice price for a pair of tickets; about 2 for one I think. The tour starts with a short video a out the owner, who was just a very practical man who used the aluminum cans to cover his house instead of having to paint. Interesting for sure, but not much too it. Just a fun and interesting thing to see in Houston.

What can I say, it's a house made of beer cans...Okay, not made but decorated with beer cans and bottles. It's cool and the outdoor garden area is cool. What I think would be even cooler?! Some chairs and tables to hang out after the tour, maybe through in a BEER? It only seems fitting but I understand the law so I'll let it go. Now is it worth the $5 each for a tour? I kind of think not but the Tour Guide was upbeat and excited to show us around, tell us about the owner so I wasn't too upset. There's also usually a Groupon for the place which makes it half the price, I recommend getting that. Overall, a cool spot and a bucket list item for seeing Houston, in my humble opinion.

Anytime I travel I seek out something quirky and unique to the city. I would say a house made of beer cans fits the bill. John Milkovisch started his project in 1968 because "I guess I just thought it was a good idea. And it's easier than painting.". For $2 you can tour the home, its grounds and watch a short video of an interview with John and his family. Watching the video you get a sense of John's character. It took approximately 50,000 beer cans to complete his creation. From the curtains to the the planters everything is made of old beer cans. There is some history here too, breweries long gone (Texas Pride and Southern Select) and Centennial cans can be found here.

So your friends from New York, California, Chicago, etc visited you and want to know what Houston has to offer. Sure NYC has Times Square, Statue of Liberty, etc, and CA has beaches, golden gate bridge, lots of nature, and Chicago has the bean. But they all are lacking something that only Houston has- the Beer Can House! Come check it out. The small entry fee keeps the riff raff out and helps with upkeep. it's pretty unique and I doubt you'll find anything like this anywhere else. Maybe after seeing some of the super old vintage cans in decent shape, you may feel motivated to recycle more. These things would just fill up landfills and never decompose.

It's amazing what an individual can do with ordinary items and create a great piece of art. The Beer Can House kind of reminded me of Austin's Cathedral of Junk. The sign outside of the gate mentioned the hours and prices and I thought $2 for admission was not bad at all. You the pay the admission in a house that's in the back. People were working on the house and I felt weird coming in while they were cleaning and gardening but they were friendly about it. John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, started his project now known as the Beer Can House in 1968. When you go inside the house, there are different rooms showing different samples of the walls built. Also one room has a video showing the history of the house. I can't imagine someone trying to attempt to create this in their house. Unfortunately the Cathedral of Junk is going through legal battles. Beer Can House is one of those treasures worth preserving in Houston and I hope it never goes away.

Pretty spectacular to see in person since I had always heard about it. I can't imagine how fun the party leading up to all those empty cans would have been. The reason I am not giving this 5 stars is because a lot of questions remained unanswered... 1. How well is the house insulated? sub-question: Would the house be better insulated if it was covered in the new frost brew lining beer cans from Coors? 2. Is that a cheaper solution than vinyl siding from Sears? sub-question: What does Bob Vila think about it? 3. How have the neighbors dealt with the sun's reflection off the house? 4. Is the inside of the house full of beer itself?

Awesome. This is one of the coolest, most unique things in the city. Plus a good use of beer cans - good for the environment, good for the workers at the beer factory that someone drinks their mass-produced swill (note: no bottles of Dogfish Head are to be found in, on, or around the triple 2 on Malone)

My hero! John Milkovisch This was one of the coolest historical landmarks that I have ever seen. I am not a huge landmark buff, but this one was actually entertaining and enjoyable for me. You can enter for $2 or pay $5 for a guided tour. I would recommend the $2 entry fee rather than taking the tour. The tour looked kind of boring and long, and I think you can get most of the info from a video they have set up in the house. The most amazing part of the house, the front, can be seen from the street if you do not want to enter. The backyard is pretty cool as he cemented it so he would not have to mow the lawn anymore. Overall, John put good use to his beer drinking ability/hobby. Hats off to the guy that did not care what the neighbors thought of his house and took fool advantage of Houston zoning laws!

I paid the 2 dollar's to check out the inside of the house, I didn't think it was worth 2 bucks, since there isn't too much stuff to look at inside. But, I'm ok with spending 2 bucks to help preserve it for others to see. You probably won't need more than like 10-15 minutes, so if you're out on a quest to see weird and wacky houston stuff, pop in and take a look at one man's obsession.

I had three days in Houston and one was taken up entirely by a work training, so I wanted to do something fun and relatively close to my hotel on my last day there. I narrowed my options down to this and "the orange show", but when it comes to beer vs. oranges, beer always wins. (Sorry, fruit.) My Uber ride dropped me off at this house in a random neighborhood shortly after noon. The website says the house is only open on Saturdays and Sundays, but I showed up on a Wednesday and it was open then, too. Indeed, this is a house entirely covered in various parts of beer cans. Houston resident John Milkovisch started the project on his own house in 1968, and I believe it was completed by the early '80s. Why'd he do it? According to the short documentary visitors watch inside of the house's former living room, it was because he didn't want to mow the lawn or paint the house, and because he simply felt like it. However, as much as he might've denied it, the man totally had some artist in him. I mean, he made a symbolic ladder with a black step on it and an "amen" at the top to symbolize the fleeting nature of material wealth and earthly successes, for heaven's sake. (Pun intended.) I paid the $5 entry fee (must have increased from $2 recently) in the "museum" and ventured into the house. I was literally the only person there for 75% of my visit, until two older ladies wondered in. I felt like I was just chilling alone in someone's house, although all of the furniture inside had been removed. Instead, the rooms were covered in memorabilia, ranging from beer cans (obvs) to pictures of John and his wife to photos of other interesting places throughout the world. Beer aficionados might be interested to see all of the different types of beer that Mr. Milkovisch (and his wife) drank throughout the years. You've got the classics - Miller, Coors, Pabst (was John a hipster?), and some local beers that may or may not still exist - Texas Pride, Lone Star, Buckhorn. Absolutely worth checking out if you find yourself in Houston.

Interesting. Unique. Something to pass the time and a cool exhibit to look at. My son and I went early today and I took so many pictures. You do have to pay $5 to actually go inside but my personal opinion the best photos I took were outside of the home and around the back. Read full review HERE http://appetitedeluxe.com/2015/08/29/beer-can-house/

Every town has a place or two that are just too bizarre NOT to visit. The beer can house is one of Houston's. When you have friends in from out of town and you say "would you like to see the beer can house" I doubt few (if any) would say "no". I mean who can resist seeing a house covered totally, completely, thoroughly in beer cans? Sure some are faded. A few you can still make out. Seeing the ones where the tab came all the way off like they did when some of us middle aged folks were kids bring back fond memories! Some of the cans are arranged in terrific folk art fashion. It's on a tiny street where parking can be difficult on a weekends. I believe you can still set up times to go through the house but for the most part it's just available for viewing from the outside. Why not take folks by for a quick look? It's a great piece of Americana. And when they get back home and show friends photos of their vacation and visit with you in Houston they'll have a great story to tell.

I have not actually gone inside the house or on the tour but I definitely want to based on what I have heard and seen... The house is on Malone right off Memorial Dr and is something cool every Houstonian should see and if you have any guests in town, take them too. My little sister was in town a few weekends ago and we were showing here around Houston and some cool things to see, and I remember hearing about this place so I looked it up on YELP and decided we needed to go by. It was a Sunday around 10 AM so it was not open for tours yet, so we just took some pictures and walked around the outside. It is so cool to see, and hear....all the tops clanging together when the wind blows... There are beer can tops, cans, and wrappings EVERYWHERE... I dont know how this guy did it! I have heard it is a $1 or $2 donation to tour it...so I definitely plan on coming back to see soon!

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.

This is always a cool spot to take a friend or family member to see when in the area.

This a quick stop if you're trying to kill some time. When you walk into the drive way you can head straight to the back where there is a smaller house. Someone will ask if you would like to take the tour inside which is 5 dollars or walk around the outside of the house for free. I only did the outside but it was still very interesting to look at.

Interesting spot, why not check it out? $2 to explore the house of beer cans, etc. It's interesting stuff, and there's some spots to take pictures of. What I really liked was how she let our pup in, as well! Btw kids 12 and under are free.

Someone had a lot of time on his hands. I wish I had the patience to create something like this house. Go on a relatively windy day. The hanging beer cans will sound like metal raindrops. Or weird wind chimes. Or funky bird chirps. Watch the video I uploaded to get an idea of the sound.

My day of exploring Houston continued. And the Beer Can House was next on the list. I love when out of town friends come. It gives me a huge excuse to really explore my city and not spend so much money on eat food and getting fat. I prefer the out of towners or just friends in general who really want to get to know what makes Houston what it is. This place is awesome. If you're someone who's into quirky, cool, vintage, basically just anything artsy fartsy awesome shindig stuff, then this is one stop you shouldn't miss. It's crazy to see all the work put into this house and even the sidewalk has marbles in it. There's a $5 admission fee and it's totally worth it. It's a tour of the house and you get to learn about the history behind this madness. Walking into the house gave off this really cool feeling of truly seeing someone's hobby turn into a masterpiece for others to see. There definitely is a lot of Texas pride, that's for sure. On to the next Houston adventure.

Unique little place in Houston. We didn't pay the $5 fee for the tour but just took some quick photos and was on our way.

This place is cool, total novelty but worth stopping at while we were in Houston. My family snapped a bunch of pics and enjoyed seeing someone's hard work.

The Beer Can House is a really cool place to check out. It is so unique, and it's definitely worth the hour-ish it would take to stop by and explore. I had no idea what to expect when I went, but I think it might have been better that way because I was blown away! Therefore, I will not post more about the house itself or the history. Go explore for yourself! (or read another review! See if I care!) Access to the exterior of the house is free, but IMO you should definitely invest the $5 (or less... I've seen a lot of Groupon deals recently) for a guided tour. The house and yard are cool just to look at, but the tour is even better because you get to learn about the history of it. With the price of the tour, you get admittance to the inside of the house, which has been preserved with all of the original cabinets and appliances. You get to see some old pictures and see a video about the people who lived in the house and made it what it is. This site is up kept by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Arts, and our guide was very chill and very knowledgeable about the house and the Houston art scene. It wasn't super structured - we basically just walked around and asked him a million questions. The Beer Can House is tucked away in a neighborhood that you wouldn't expect to see it in. Parking is available on the street on that block, but be careful to not block any driveways. If you want a tour or see the gift shop, head straight up the driveway to the little shed-looking building in the back. Do yourself a favor and just go check it out. It will be a fun 30-60 min excursion from the ordinary!

Houston's own beer can house actually made the national blog Apartment Therapy recently. They featured it as both an example of eco-art, and even as a potential idea for others to attempt to keep their own houses cooler. Anyway, I sort of accidentally ended up here with my visiting parents recently; we had been driving around the area, and I thought "well, why not?" We didn't actually pay to go inside this time, although I'd gone with my husband's parents once. My parents just wanted to glance at it quickly. It was a really hot out, and despite the rattling of the cans, in a decent breeze, we were all daydreaming about air conditioning. So we poked around a bit and left. My dad marveled a bit at the number of beers that the original owner and his neighbors drank over the years, and the work that went into the back patio. Things are looking a bit sun-worn and faded these days. I hope they get sufficient funding to maintain the place as a point of interest. (I say guiltily, after having not taken the tour this time.) That neighborhood seems to be increasingly conquered by overpriced condos, so the remaining bungalows, including the beer can house, are a welcome point of resistance for me.