Entry No. 5 — the Pittsburgh file — filed under: history

Bayernhof Museum

Perched on a hill overlooking the Allegheny River, this 19,000-square-foot Bavarian-style mansion was built by eccentric entrepreneur Charles Brown III and houses a massive collection of antique music boxes and automatic music machines. The house is famous for its secret passages, hidden doors, and a fully realized 'secret cave' complete with artificial stalactites and waterfalls.

The move: Schedule a guided tour by phone, navigate the spiral staircases, and find the hidden door in the master bedroom that leads to a subterranean cave and a massive indoor swimming pool room.

📍 O'Hara Township
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 225 St. Charles Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15215

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · pabucketlist.com · uncoveringpa.com

last checked: 2026-07-21