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San Francisco Railway Museum

77 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
415-974-1948
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Ranked #110 of 347 attractions in San Francisco
4.0 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Museums, Speciality Museums
Owner description: The San Francisco Railway museum is the place to learn about the antique streetcars and national landmark cable cars that regularly run along the... more » Owner description: The San Francisco Railway museum is the place to learn about the antique streetcars and national landmark cable cars that regularly run along the city's main arteries, and how rail transportation shaped development of the city. The museum is located at the Steuart Street F-line stop, half a block south of Market St., catty-corner from the Ferry Building, and only steps away from the California St. Cable Car terminal. Admission to the museum is free. « less
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Victoria, BC
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

If you find the streetcars at all interesting, this museum is worth a visit. (Admission is free, although they accept donations.) There are all kinds of information and souvenirs, and the woman working the day I visited was very friendly & helpful (but not at all intrusive).

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St Albans, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

A well presented exhibition about the San Francisco Trolley system. Went with an open mind and enjoyed the experience. Friendly staff who clearly are dedicated to the restored trolleys (trams to us Brits). Don't go expecting a large display, as the museum is compact.

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Crawley, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

If you're a tourist on Fisherman's Wharf, you'll probably have used the historic F-line streetcars that run down to Castro via Market Street. This museum is about the history of public transport in the city, including the reintroduction of the old cars from across the globe on this line. It's small, but full of interesting information and some great souvenirs... More

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Brentwood Bay, Canada
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012

This was a must-stop location for me. The historic streetcar and many bus routes stop outside and it's free! There are many interesting displays and cool merchandise for sale, all of which goes back to support the streetcars. Definitely stop here on your tour!

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San Francisco, California
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2011

I've lived in San Francisco for 4 years, but have never rode on one of San Francisco's historic streetcars. I've rode on plenty of cable cars, but never the cute streetcar that runs the length of Market Street. So last Saturday, John and I headed out on a mission to ride the streetcar and it was fabulous. We hopped on... More

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globeseeker007
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2009

I've seen other railway museums which are much more interesting. This one is more of a store than a museum and is quite small. There are some informational placards and a video for patrons to view. We only spent a few minutes here and left. Admission is free.

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