San Francisco Cable Car Museum
San Francisco, CA 94108-1010
Phone: (415) 474-1887
- Cross Street:
- Washington Street
- Hours:
- Daily 10am-6pm April 1-September 30 , Daily 10am-5pm October 1-March 31
Editorial Review for San Francisco Cable Car Museum – by Danielle Cove
In Short
The San Francisco Cable Car Museum, established in 1967 and operated by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum, Inc., is a nonprofit group dedicated to education.
The museum is located in the historic Cable Car Barn, where visitors can watch the actual cable winding machinery. A variety of trucks, grips, cable, and brake mechanisms are on display, including the world's first cable car.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe museum store offers a variety of cable car memorabilia, books, clothing, cards and even genuine cable car bells.
User Reviews for San Francisco Cable Car Museum
10/30/2006 Posted by ifyouaskme
It doesn't get any better than free, plus, you will witness the complex system of wire, mechanics and pulleys that operate the cable car system. It's unbelievable how much activity takes place to make this historic mode of transportation possible. The location is near other points of interest and the gift shop has great items of memorabilia. This a great point of interest for visitors to the city and residents alike.
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