San Francisco Railway Museum

The San Francisco Railway Museum is a transport museum near the Ferry Building that displays vintage streetcars, railway objects, and information about the F Market and Wharves line and cable car operations. The collections allow visitors to see vehicles and exhibits from different periods of the city's transit history.

The museum was founded in 2006 by the Market Street Railway and preserves artifacts from the Market Street Railway Company and the San Francisco Municipal Railway. Its collections document decades of streetcar and railway operations that once formed the backbone of the city's transit system.

The museum tells the story of San Francisco's relationship with its historic transit systems, particularly the streetcars that shaped the city's daily life. The displayed vehicles and objects show how people once moved around the city and how central these systems were to the community.

The museum is located near the Financial District on Steuart Street and is easy to find near the water and surrounding buildings. Visitors should note that the space is compact and it helps to allow time to explore the exhibits thoroughly.

The museum displays a recreated platform from 1911 where streetcar operators once stood, providing a rare look at the work life of the past. Such detailed reconstructions help visitors understand the working conditions and daily routines of that era.

Location: San Francisco

Inception: 2006

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday,Sunday off; Tuesday-Saturday 12:00-17:00

Website: http://streetcar.org/museum

GPS coordinates: 37.79380,-122.39367

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46