Cable Car Museum in San Francisco, California, United States | Attraction | Cable Car | Museum

The Cable Car Museum in San Francisco shows a fascinating display of detailed models, of cable, brake mechanisms, track, grips tools and more. Enjoy historical photographs of cable cars and marvel at the three antique cable cars from the 1870's. The museum gift shop features collectibles also available on-line, like bells and cables, models, toys, ornaments, prints, clothing, pins and more, all fascinating stuff. Come learn the cable car heritage and expand your knowledge about the inventor, the technologies and rapid expansion of the cable cars of San Francisco, and how they travel the steep hills, and also fascinating to note that little has changed in their propulsion from the early days, when the first cable car lines appeared. After the fascinating Cable Car Museum tours, ride the cable cars in San Francisco and see for yourself.