San Francisco Railway Museum

About this museum

Located in the heart of San Francisco's historic waterfront, this compact museum celebrates the city's rich transit heritage through vintage streetcars, interactive exhibits, and archival photographs. Visitors can explore the evolution of local transportation, from cable cars to electric railways that once crisscrossed the Bay Area landscape. Entry is free, offering an accessible glimpse into San Francisco's innovative transportation history and the skilled workers who shaped its urban mobility.