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Muni Heritage Weekend 2024

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Sep 21-22
77 Steuart Street, between Market Street and Mission Street

Muni Heritage Weekend - Join us for a Journey Through Time!

Two historic buses at the 2018 Muni Heritage Weekend

Event Details: September 21 - 22

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Location: San Francisco Railway Museum, 77 Steuart Street between Market Street and Mission Street

Welcome to the Muni Heritage Weekend, an event that invites you to experience the rich history of San Francisco's transit system! This year, we're excited to bring back this beloved tradition as a two-day show on September 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

What to Expect: Step into the past for free rides aboard unique vintage transit vehicles rarely seen on the modern streets of San Francisco. The festivities will unfold near the San Francisco Railway Museum, conveniently located near the Ferry Building and Embarcadero Plaza.  All vintage buses and special excursion streetcars depart for round trip rides from the plaza directly across from the museum.

Highlights:

  • Enjoy rides on historic streetcars, buses, and cable cars.
  • Explore fascinating exhibits featuring stationary vintage vehicles on the outdoor plaza.
  • Informational booths, artifact exhibits, kids activities and games for all ages.
  • Gain free entry to the SF Railway Museum and discover the captivating history of San Francisco's transit or pick up a special transit souvenir.
  • Sign up in advance for a cable car walking tour hosted by SF City Guides.
  • A Captivating Experience: Experience the charm of other trolley coaches, motor coaches, vintage streetcars, and even the beloved 1896 "Dinky" streetcar.
  • Plan Your Visit: Get ready for an unforgettable journey through time at the tenth annual Muni Heritage Weekend, brought to you by the SFMTA and our nonprofit partner, the Market Street Railway. We look forward to your arrival at the San Francisco Railway Museum at Steuart Street and Don Chee Way. Any Muni Metro line, the F Market and Wharves streetcars, 2 Clement, 5 Fulton, 6 Haight/Parnassus, 7 Haight/Noriega, 9 San Bruno, 14 Mission/14R Mission Rapid and 38 Geary/38R Geary Rapid routes will get you close to the event. For more Muni options, use our trip planner.
  • Don't miss this incredible opportunity to relive history and immerse yourself in the captivating world of San Francisco's transit heritage. We can't wait to welcome you!

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An operator and his son sit on a historic bus Two users of the system getting on the bus. An operator shows children the SFMTA boat streetcar. Community member plays a game at an SFMTA public outreach event. Child rings a bell at community event. Members of the public engage with staff at our tent during community event. Riders sitting in the boat streetcar. Small group of community members learn about the SFMTA at community event.
 
  1. An operator and his son sit on a historic bus
  2. Two users of the system getting on the bus.
  3. An operator shows children the SFMTA boat streetcar.
  4. Community member plays a game at an SFMTA public outreach event.
  5. Child rings a bell at community event.
  6. Members of the public engage with staff at our tent during community event.
  7. Riders sitting in the boat streetcar.
  8. Small group of community members learn about the SFMTA at community event.
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