The Orange Show Beer Can House

The Orange Show Beer Can House The Beer Can House is a permanent exhibit of The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art He once said, "It tickles me to watch people screech to a halt.

John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, started his project now known as the Beer Can House in 1968 when he began inlaying thousands of marbles, rocks, and metal pieces into concrete and redwood to form unique landscaping features. When the entire front and back yard were completely covered because he "got sick of mowing the grass", he turned to the house itself a

nd began adding aluminum siding – aluminum beer can siding, that is. Over the next 18 years the house disappeared under a cover of flattened beer cans for both practical and decorative reasons. Garlands made of cut beer cans hanging from the roof edges not only made the house sing in the wind, but also lowered the family's energy bills. Ripley's Believe It or Not estimated that over 50,000 cans adorn this monument to recycling. John considered his work an enjoyable pastime rather than a work of art, but he did enjoy people's reaction to his creations. They get embarrassed. Sometimes they drive around the block a couple of times. Later they come back with a car-load of friends..." The house and landscape are adorned with many different types of beer that John, himself, drank (though his neighbors and his wife, Mary, were always glad to lend a hand!). Did he prefer one brand to the next? His favorite beer was always "Whatever's on special". The Beer Can House is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10am-4pm. Admission and tours are FREE.

09/19/2022

The Bayou City Art Festival is an fine art festival in Houston, Texas dedicated to raising money for nonprofits and produced by the Art Colony Association.

09/03/2022

We are expecting heavy rain this Sunday, so The B*H Garden Club will reconvene on September 18!

The Beer Can House is fun for all ages and so is Gardening!!! Bring the family to help out in our garden this Sunday fro...
09/01/2022

The Beer Can House is fun for all ages and so is Gardening!!! Bring the family to help out in our garden this Sunday from 9am to 11am.
CAN YOU DIG IT?!? Yes you BEER CAN!!!!!!

This photo from 1968 on the patio is where it all started for John Milkovisch. He didn't want to mow his lawn after he r...
08/15/2022

This photo from 1968 on the patio is where it all started for John Milkovisch. He didn't want to mow his lawn after he retired, but wanted a place for his family to gather. Be a part of the Orange Show family by volunteering in the garden every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 9am to 11am. Water, oranges, and good conversation always provided!!!

08/05/2022

The B*H Garden Club meets the first and 3rd Sunday of every month from 9am to 11am. Lend a hand in the preservation of a Houston landmark.

The Beer Can House Garden Club meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am to 11am. Join us TOMORROW to grab som...
07/16/2022

The Beer Can House Garden Club meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am to 11am. Join us TOMORROW to grab some w**ds and talk about the garden. As always, no experience needed, just a love of local history and a willingness to w**d!! Water and oranges provided 🍊💦🏡

07/02/2022

The garden club is meeting Sunday at 9am to 11am to beat the heat! Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated!

Summer time in the Beer Can House Garden is full of color and native pollinators. John originally planted the dark green...
06/14/2022

Summer time in the Beer Can House Garden is full of color and native pollinators. John originally planted the dark green elephant ears back in the 1970's because he wanted a Jungle vibe. The Beer Can House Garden Club has added the Caladium and Coleus for contrast. Garden club meets the first Sunday of the month and we always welcome volunteers! And Thank you to Buchanan's Native Plants for the generous sponsorship of plants.

04/07/2022

Mini Concert by Ukulele duo Nightshade and Babylon to serenade the Garden Club while we tend to the ever present w**ds in the concrete art

After the Art Car Parade is the return of The Beer Can House Garden club! Join us under the patio for a mini concert by ...
04/07/2022

After the Art Car Parade is the return of The Beer Can House Garden club! Join us under the patio for a mini concert by Ukulele duo Nightshade and Babylon who will serenade us while we tend to the ever present w**ds in the concrete art and chat about the progress in the garden.

Mini Concert by Ukulele duo Nightshade and Babylon to serenade the Garden Club while we tend to the ever present w**ds in the concrete art

The sunflowers are sprouting in The Beer Can House Garden.
03/29/2022

The sunflowers are sprouting in The Beer Can House Garden.

A huge thank you to for being the sponsor of The Beer Can House Garden Club, enjoy a tour of the nursery and newly plan...
03/24/2022

A huge thank you to for being the sponsor of The Beer Can House Garden Club, enjoy a tour of the nursery and newly planted Texas native plants in the B*H garden

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222 Malone Street
Houston, TX
77007

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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