Cable Car Museum
- The Cable Car Museum was established in 1974. It is operated by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum as a nonprofit educational facility.
- Located in the historic Washington/Mason cable car barn and powerhouse, the museum deck overlooks the huge engines and winding wheels that pull the cables. Downstairs is a viewing area of the large sheaves and cable line entering the building through the channel under the street.
- On display are various mechanical devices such as grips, track, cable, brake mechanisms, tools, detailed models, and a large collection of historic photographs.
- The museum houses three antique cable cars from the 1870s.
Cable Car Heritage
From the first run in 1873 to the present. Learn about the inventor, technologies, builders, rapid expansion, near loss and the ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the cable cars of San Francisco.
Museum
Houses a collection of historic cable cars, photographs, mechanical displays and gift shop run by the Friends of the Cable Car Museum - a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of cable car history.
Information
Located in the Washington-Mason powerhouse and carbarn on Nob Hill. Hours of operation, contact info, travel info, cable car guide, public transportation options and schedules.
Online Store
Select items from the museum store will be made available online. The museum store offers a variety of cable car memorabilia, books, clothing, cards and even genuine cable car bells!
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