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Beer Can House: Guided Tour

Visit the unique Beer Can House, covered in over 50,000 aluminum beer cans

Provider:
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
Registered address: 2334 Gulf Terminal Drive, 77023, Houston, US
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Duration: 30mins
Max group size: 20
Wheelchair accessible
Instant ticket delivery
Live guide: English
Smartphone tickets accepted

What's included

Admission to the Beer Can House
30-minute guided tour in English

Important information

* Please dress appropriately as most of the tour takes place outdoors * Street parking is available near the site. Please adhere to all parking signs and do not block any driveways
  • Learn about this unique work of folk art, primarily created using beer cans
  • Visit a true Houston landmark, with history dating back all the way to 1968
  • Admire the end result of one beer-loving man's creativity and resourcefulness!

The Beer Can House project was started in 1968 by retired upholsterer John Milkovisch, who began inlaying thousands of marbles, rocks, and pieces of metal into concrete and wood, which he used to create unique landscaping features like patios and flower boxes.

He initially began by covering the entire front and back yard (allegedly because he was fed up with mowing the lawn), before eventually turning to the house itself and adding aluminum siding – from beer cans, obviously.

The house continued disappearing under flattened beer cans over the following 18 years, with Ripley's Believe It or Not! estimating that over 50,000 cans adorn this modern-day monument to recycling.

  • Meet your guide in front of the entrance and show your smartphone ticket
  • After your tour, please proceed to the exit
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 13:00 - 17:00
Sunday 13:00 - 17:00
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Beer Can House
222 Malone Street, 77007, Houston
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  • Cancellation is possible until 23:59 before your visit.
  • Rescheduling is possible anytime before your visit.

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Edward,  United States United States
17 Mar 2024
Excellent
A great eccentric and unusual place to visit . A look into the mid century life
The Beer Can House: Guided Tour
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Nancy,  United States United States
23 Jan 2024
Excellent
Very cute little quick stop. Would love to have seen a larger giftshop including postcards.
The Beer Can House: Guided Tour
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Mercedes,  United States United States
20 Feb 2024
Excellent
Muy buena historia y que aún exista
The Beer Can House: Guided Tour