Museums & Learning
Cable Car Museum
💰Budget Friendly🎒School-Age Favorite
North Beach
About This Spot
Free museum where you can see the actual cables and machinery that power San Francisco's cable cars. Kids are fascinated watching the giant wheels turn. Small but memorable.
What to Expect
💝Free Entry
Parent Tips
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Quick visit — 30-45 minutes is plenty. Combine with a cable car ride and North Beach pizza.
Quick Info
Hours
Daily 10 AM–5 PM
Neighborhood
North Beach
Category
Museums & Learning
Phone
(415) 474-1887
WebsiteVisit website
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