This is the powerhouse and car barn of the cable car system. A little history of the cable car system, all free. More

The Cable Car musuem had the foresight to preserve San Francisco's Cable Car history. After witnessing horses die on San Francisco's mercilessly steep hills, Andrew Smith Hallidie implemented San Francisco's first cable car line. This free museum is dedicated to preserving San Francisco's cable car history. Although it includes a cable car, the cable car is roped off. It would... More

It was a free museum and a small one at that - so you do not get that 'overwhelmed-by-museum' feeling. It houses some interesting stuff with the first few cable cars and also the main underground rollers that are still operational and making the cars go around in the city - that in itself is something to see and absorb... More

The actual workings of the Cable Car System is a marvel few may have experienced in their visits to SF. It is truly amazing! However, far more amazing is the fact that it has been kept in working order for almost a century. My Dad told me about SF and when he was there as a child in the early... More

During you stay in San Fran make sure you visit this free museum with it's operating cable system. It is a historical site you shouldn't miss in this fabulous city. More

This museum is really unique (where else do you have cable cars?) and for anyone who likes to learn how things work, it is very comprehensive. The explanations and drawings of the mechanisms and actual working parts of the cable car system are well documented and it never gets tedious. Nice gift store for San Fran souvenirs. More

If you like history you will love this free museum More

pretty cool if you like museums. Shows how the whole cable system works and it was free More

It's small. If you're into cable cars, you'll love it. More