San Francisco Cable Car Museum

Cable Car Museum    

www.cablecarmuseum.org
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(3.8K) · Museum in San Francisco, United States
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A museum to San Francisco's beloved cable cars, with a subterranean walkway that lets you see the moving cable.

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Dec 23, 2024
San Francisco’s Cable Car Museum is more than a pit stop; it’s an evocative journey into the heartbeat of the city’s identity. Tucked into the hills of Nob Hill, this compact yet mesmerizing space ma… Full review by bmatoh
Dec 11, 2024
I really enjoyed visiting this museum. There was so much to learn about the history of San Francisco's cable car system and all of the machinery that powers the whole cable car system was impressive … Full review by Simonkn20
Sep 21, 2024
Very interesting to see how the cable car system works. Lots of exhibits. Nice gifts in gift shop. Don't forget to ride the cable cars too Full review by Helpalmer
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The Cable Car Museum is a free museum in the Nob Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, California. Located at 1201 Mason Street, It c…
touristlink.com
When it comes to public transportation in the City by the Bay, cable cars steal the show! Invented in the late 19th century, they were in…
gpsmycity.com
This San Francisco museum is the place to visit if you are in the least interested in cable cars or machines. Not only will you be able to enjoy g…
sygic.com
If you want to know how a cable car works, the Cable Car Museum is the place to learn. The world's first cable car rests here and with it a c…
cityseeker.com
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Established:1853
Located:1201 Mason Street
Type:Railway museum

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Are dogs allowed?
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I believe only service dogs are allowed. But you could contact the museum directly and check with them.
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I would like to ask if this place is worth a visit and how much would a single ticket cost ? thankyou :)
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Totally worth it. Expect to spend 1/2 to 1 hour here. You can leave a donation if you want but otherwise it’s free.
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I would like to ask if this place is worth a visit and how much would a single ticket cost ? thankyou :)
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Well worth it! It’s free and interesting!
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