San Francisco Cable Car Museum

Renni Christensen

A must for anyone who is a fan of history or just wanting to get the full SF experience. It was neat taking the cable car, thinking of all the different people over the decades that had been sitting there just as you were. The museum was free, and you can stroll around for as little or long as you like. The history of the original invention, the engineering and the gentleman below still working on the machinery yo this day - 👌. Only downfall is when we wanted to grab a car back to the wharf, they were all full. So husband says "it's only a few blocks." I don't care if you think it's a good idea to get your steps in, work the cannoli off from lunch, or just "see the sights" on foot. Don't do it. An hour and a half later we got back to the car with $24 in unused one-way tickets for the cable car. Everyone was silent, sweaty, hungry and ANGRY. It was a poor way to end a fun experience. But otherwise, highly recommend!... Just not with my family.

Kathryn Tikkanen

What a great experience this was - especially after a day of riding the cable cars around SF. Seeing the central cable system right there in front of us was awesome! There is a great little gift shop, I believe run by volunteers, and there are public bathrooms! And ~~~ its free admission!

Edward Robinson

I found this to be an fascinating attraction especially given the central operations for the citywide cable car system is based here. There are also historic artifacts from century old cars along with actual and model fronts of cars. An onsite Gift shop accepts cash only as of 2/20/22.

Orestgreece

Museum accidentally discovered on the way walking to Pier 39. It depicts the history of cable cars in SF, it’s impressive how this system works and how they built the whole way and how’s still works. Free entrance, give some attention to the gift shop, you might want to buy some nice souvenirs from there and the people running it are very kind and funny.