Beer Can House

On my way to the airport there was one spot I absolutely had to visit before I left Houston, Texas.  I’d seen it featured on TV shows, read about it on other websites and finally – the perfect bookend to a great visit to H-Town. I finally saw, with my own eyes – the world famous Beer Can House.   As you can see in the photos below – that’s exactly what it is.

The story goes a man named John Milkovisch retired from Southern Pacific Railroad and decided he just wanted to drink beer.  Mission accomplished, Mr. Milkovisch!  The cans on display on the home all were emptied by John himself.  The project started in 1968.  It took him 18 years but he finally finished – and it still looks the same as it did back then.

The Beer Can House is now operated by the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.    Mr. Milkovisch passed away in 1988.

Beer Can House Front
The front yard of The Beer Can House which contains pieces of over 50,000 cans of beer.

“Well I think it might have been the good Lord says ‘Nut, it’s time for you to build this crazy stuff, so here I did, I built it.'”

Beer Can House Side

“Some people say this is sculpture but I didn’t go to no expensive school to get these crazy notions.”

Beer Can House Mailbox

“I had no idea that people would be so interested in beer cans. Now me, I wouldn’t go around the block to see it.”

Beer Can House Siding
Beer Can House
Would I want it in my neighborhood? Of course not. But you have to hand it to the guy – he was recycling long before recycling was cool.

Things To See

The Soda Museum: Everything You Need To Know

The Soda Museum in St. Charles, Missouri is the...

How To Take A Tour of The White House

It's the most famous building in the United States...

Dig This Las Vegas: Here’s What You Need To Know

If you're looking for unique things to do that...

5 Quick Reasons To Visit The Hall of Flame Museum

I have a fondness for all things quirky and...

Road Trips

Top 25 Interesting Things To See In Missouri

What is there to do in Missouri? As it...

25 Amazing Small Towns In America You Need To Visit This Year (2024)

The best small towns in America are welcoming, charming...

Utah’s National Parks In Winter: How To See All Five

First of all, this is an extensive (yet simple!)...

Top 20 Amazing Things To Do In The Midwest

Ah, the Midwest. You know, the massive space of...

Visiting Brevard: Everything You Need To Know

Outdoor enthusiasts are well aware that the southwestern region...