Bayernhof Museum

02/14/2025

This weekend, head on over to visit our friends at Eleventh Hour Brewing Co. for Lawrenceville Days!

They’re hosting tours throughout their building both Saturday and Sunday mornings (tours must be booked in advance). You’ll get to see how they produce their beer, what they’ve done with the space, the German Village and unseen spaces that aren’t typically open to the public. After that they’ll be open for the day to celebrate Lawrenceville’s 191st birthday!

Fun fact, Eleventh Hour is located in what used to be Gas Lite Manufacturing. This location is where Charlie’s show room (the “German Village”) and offices were.

We are so happy that Eleventh Hour is continuing to show off some of Charlie’s old spaces and celebrate the uniqueness of it, while also making the building their own! We hope to see you there! 🍻

Ever wanted to get a look behind the scenes at Eleventh Hour? See where the beer is made? Get a look at the German Village without all the people? Ever wanted to learn about the history of our 19th century building? Well, you’re in luck!

As part of our Lawrenceville Daze celebration, we are offering an exclusive behind the scenes tour of our entire building from 10:30-12. You’ll get a tour of the brewhouse and production area, learning about how we craft our special beers. Our tour guide will then lead you through the less seen areas of the building including the Barrel Room, German Village, and additional areas (yes, there’s more to be seen beyond the German Village). All along the way, you’ll learn the history of our brewery, the building, and its previous occupants.

Your event ticket includes two 8 oz pours of your choice, a reserved spot on this exclusive tour, and an Eleventh Hour merch pack.

This tour is extremely limited, so book your tickets through the link in our bio today!

01/18/2025

10/01/2024

08/13/2024

The Bayernhof Museum (the former residence of Charles B. Brown, III, the Museum's founder) houses a world-class collection of music boxes and other antique automatic music machines, as well as many other fascinating items.

The building itself provides guests with a most enjoyable experience as they pass from one unbelievable room to another, at times through hidden doors and secret passageways.

Tours are daily by appointment only, for 10:00 am and 2:00 pm; based on availability. It is a 2 1/2 hour walking tour, with numerous stairs. We ask that children are at least 12 years of age or older. Tours are $10 a person and we are a cash only facility.

To schedule a tour, please call: 412-782-4231

For more information, please visit our website at: https://www.bayernhofmuseum.com

We look forward to your visit!

07/31/2024

A great view from the museum of a beautiful rainbow! 🌈

Come check out the view for yourself (and much more) with a tour at the Bayernhof Museum! Walking tours are available daily at 10 am and 2 pm by appointment only. Tours last around 2 & 1/2 hours. Each tour is $10 a person and we are a cash only facility. Children must be 12 years of age or older. If you would like to visit the museum, please call 412-782-4231 to schedule an appointment.

05/18/2024

One of the things that greets the visitors at the Bayernhof is the view. Yesterday we were provided a view to something unexpected. On May 17th at about 4:40 pm, a confirmed tornado passed through the Highland Park/Morningside area near the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium. Longer & wider-range videos were later provided by the Bayernhof to the National Weather Service per their request so they could better study the event. We were so glad to hear that no injuries were reported from the tornado and all our friends (both humans and animals) at the zoo were safe and unharmed as well.

04/08/2024

Exciting day across the country and here at the Bayernhof! The museum opened the dome of the observatory to use the telescope with its solar lense to view the eclipse. While Pittsburgh didn’t experience totality, we still had a great view with about 97% coverage 😎

03/07/2024

02/17/2024

There may not be a place in Pittsburgh where Mickey and Minnie sing in front of a castle six times a day, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate environments and activities here in the same way.

02/03/2024

What great pictures from our friends over at Discover the Burgh. Thanks for showcasing the Bayernhof!

10/31/2023

A blast from some of the past Halloweens at the museum! Wishing everyone a safe & happy Halloween! 🎃

09/16/2023

A chance to check out another of Charlie’s old buildings - Eleventh Hour is opening the doors to the other half of the space the brewery is in!