Bayernhof Museum

What an incredibly unique and wild place. Just go! It's cool, quirky, weird, and surprising. This is not to be missed!

I've been here probably 5x now. It is one of those unique gems in Pittsburgh that not many know about. I highly recommend it. The player musical instruments are out of this world. They are not just any player instrument. They are some of the best and biggest around the world and they are actually always adding more. The owner wanted to bring Bavaria to Pittsburgh and boy did he. The house tour, stories of Charlie Brown, the owner, the music boxes, are so interesting and unique and the docent does a great job of telling and retelling the stories of this amazing multi themed home museum. It is a 2.5 hr. tour, so if bringing younger kids, they may not be able to do it. You sit and walk and sit and walk, but it really is for teens and older. Never a dull moment.

Okay, as the tour guide requested, I will not give away all the ins and outs of this place. Let's just say, it's quite magical! Bavarian styled decor and music boxes galore. Some of the coolest musical contraptions I've ever seen! Our tour guide was amazing. She included plenty of information and stories about the house itself as well as the owner. She was also very knowledgeable about the music boxes and how they worked, what instruments they contained, and so on. The music boxes aren't the only surprise. There is something for everyone here! Including the beautiful view of the Allegheny river from up on the hill. I brought my parents here after having seen all the other museums from previous visits. You have to call in advance to book a tour and it is $10 (cash). Two tours a day - one at 10am and then 2pm. It is a walking tour with a few staircases, but there are chances to sit when the guide is talking and showing off the musical machines.

This was such a unique museum. I had no idea what to expect but his place is unlike anything I have seen. I called the number to book tour. They called me right back and I booked , paid when the tour was over with cash. House was not hard to find either. The house was amazing, especially the cave basement, and the pool. The most amazing things are all the music players, we got to listen to quite a few which were dated back to the early 1900's. I love history and music both so I was thrilled. Anyone who loves unique homes and old music players this is the place for you!

100% recommend this for something cool to do in Pittsburgh. It exceeded my expectations. Very amazing collection of working music boxes and the house is just so cool. I won't give away too many details but I definitely recommend going. The history and Info on Charlie who built the place is very interesting too. And the tour was only $10 (cash only). Such a good deal!

This is the coolest hidden gem in Pittsburgh period! I just visited and this will be the #1 place I recommend to visitors to go to when in Pittsburgh. When you go don't be late! They start right on time and you won't want to miss a word. It's only $10 per person and they only take cash! Be aware the tour is about 3 hours long. Don't worry they keep you entertained the whole time. It is like a real life version of tbd game Clue (without the who-done-it). I took a bunch of pictures but I won't share because I don't want to spoil the surprise of what you'll see. Check it out !!

Loved my visit of the Bayernhof Museum. I especially recommend this tour to music lovers and antiques lovers, but I think everyone will find something interesting on this tour.The house is full of interesting antiques and collections. I wish I had more time to study some of these.My favorite part of the tour was the descriptions and playing of the music boxes.The tour tries to balance story telling with music box playing with a "house tour."

I have heard stories of the Bayernhof Museum and thought I would give it a try while up in Pennsylvania. I was not disappointed at all. This was perhaps the best music museum tour that I have been on in ages. The staff was quite entertaining with the history and stories surrounding the museum mansion. The music was quite lively and entertaining, especially with all the music boxes playing in each room. Well worth the $10 and two hour tour. I will have to go again to pick up on everything as well.

I agree with Michael K's review - the less you know about the Bayernhof Museum before visiting, the better!!For me, Bayernhof Museum was a random google find that intrigued me. Calling the museum a "music museum" is really unfortunate though. It is so much more than a collection of music boxes! The tour guide was fantastic, while the tour itself was quite quirky, especially as it continued and neared the end.My husband said he enjoyed this home tour more than Fallingwater, and I have to agree. No, the Bayernhof has nothing to do with mid-century design, but as far as pure entertainment value goes, it's top-notch!

Jim was the best tour guide! Would recommend this museum to anyone looking for something out of the ordinary, the collection of items is fascinating! What a cool place!