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The red-brick cable car barn and museum with arched windows at Washington and Mason streets, with a cable car turning the corner in front.
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum

The San Francisco Cable Car Museum, opened in 1974 on Nob Hill, occupies the working Washington-Mason cable car barn and powerhouse. From its deck visitors watch the engines and winding wheels that pull the cables under the streets, and below is the sheave room; three antique cable cars from the 1870s, grips, models and photographs are on display.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon closedTue–Thu 10:00–16:00Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00
Price
Free entry

Hours checked October 15, 2026 · source cablecarmuseum.org

When to go

Today’s hours
All weekHide week
MonClosed
Tue10:00–16:00
Wed10:00–16:00
Thu10:00–16:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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Frequently asked questions

Is San Francisco Cable Car Museum free?

Yes. Entry to San Francisco Cable Car Museum is free.

What are the opening hours of San Francisco Cable Car Museum?

Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10:00–16:00 · Fri–Sun 10:00–17:00.

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