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Petersen Automotive Museum
Museum and History Museum
Miracle Mile, Los Angeles
"Fantastic selection of automobiles from the past and current."(5 Tips)
"We also took the vault tour and it was amazing!"(4 Tips)
"Beautiful collection of cars and well laid out museum."(3 Tips)
"Fantastic exhibition of automotive history"(2 Tips)
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Diana ArzAugust 18, 2017Loved this museum! Great collection of cars, well designed displays, everything is presented in a very interesting way! Outside of the building is super cool too!
Upvoted Sep 23
Kevin ToDecember 31, 2015Even if you don't love cars this is worth a visit! The vehicles are absolutely stunning and they have an amazing collection with vehicles from TV shows and movies as well.Upvoted Sep 22
Paul T.April 25, 2016Cool exhibit of famous cars (Herbie, Little Miss Sunshine, and Walter White's Aztec). Hear great things of the vault tour. The roof deck is an amazing experience at night.
Dave PernicanoMarch 22, 2019The layout of each museum floor is perfect and gives you plenty of time to view, read and take pictures of each automobile.
Diego RomeroAugust 28, 2017Incredible cars and motorcycle collection. Amazed by the prototypes, movies, Bugatti, Ferrari and Harley-Davidson vs Indian expo.
Jaime T GApril 13, 2018Fantastic car museum. Lots of cars from different decades and some from wellknown movies
- Junnita StephannieJanuary 25, 2013Loving every minute of the visit! The collection was great, the display was fantastic! We also took the vault tour and it was amazing! Worth every penny...
eric bornemannOctober 8, 2022Surprisingly good museum with interesting exhibits and a good play area for kids. It helps if you are a total gear head.
Buford BarnesJuly 5, 2012See over 150 rare and classic cars in one of the world's largest automotive museums located in a city associated with driving, highways, and the ascension of 20th century car culture and suburbs.
kathi aquinoMarch 30, 2016The house of cars...they have amazing collection of cars which are stunning..IF U LOVE AUTOMOBILE.. THEN YOU MUST VISIT THIS PLACE..
Babak VZJanuary 26, 2016Awesome place for car lovers. Could not believe i can see many lovely cars in such place.
This place houses not only the LoveBug, but the Delorean and the original Batmobile - plus it is the home of the LA Weekly Annual GOLD STANDARD! So cool (and right across from LACMA!
Angela ZydekJune 16, 2016The exterior architecture is a work of art in itself. Not to be missed. Must see at night.
AMWDecember 2, 2015One of the world's largest automotive museums reopens following an extensive $125M overhaul.
- Charles T SebestaMarch 10, 2016IF YOU LOVE AUTOMOBILES, THEN THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! THE PETERSON IS THE GETTY OF ALL AUTO MUSEUMS. ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW!!!!!
The Ritz-CarltonMarch 22, 2017The ribbons of stainless steel on the exterior of this automotive museum are meant to evoke motion, speed and the lines of a bespoke automobile.
Paul RaymentDecember 20, 2011The Notorious B.I.G. was shot in a drive-by here (at the red light at Wilshire & Fairfax) after leaving the '97 Soul Train Music Awards.It was believed to be in revenge for the shooting of Tupac.- Steve ShannonMarch 4, 2016The French "Art Deco" cars are just amazing. Some of the best examples in the world.
Wendy Hughes--JelenFebruary 4, 2016Nice display, artistically done. Signage down on the floor so difficult to read without bending over.
Abu Aya KDJuly 24, 2016Small car collection, but great educational value for the kids on the 2nd floor
Thompson HotelsNovember 17, 2011A massive 300,000 sq. ft. museum exhibiting more than 200 motor vehicles ranging from retro to the futuristic - perfect for satisfying your auto-lust.- Chris ReeseDecember 30, 2015Fantastic exhibition of automotive history, including many very rare pre-war cars.
Adam CheungMarch 6, 2013Any history lover should take the vault tour. There are some amazing treasures down there!
Safelite AutoGlassOctober 24, 2011Check out all kinds of cars from over the years (there's even a Hot Wheels exhibit!) Save a dollar on general admission by buying tickets online.
AlexisMay 7, 2012Street parking available. Pictures allowed. Johnny Rockets restaurant located in museum. Allow about two hours to tour the museum.
Barbara Weaver KilmanNovember 10, 2013They have very little respect for home-schoolers! And more then one event in a day throws off the curve! Expected better!- Amit GaurJuly 5, 2017Nice cars. I love this url
- LA WeeklyMarch 3, 2012Gold Standard 2012! March 4th, join Jonathan Gold and over 50 of LA's hottest restaurants to eat, drink and be merry plus a fabulous raffle to benefit Heal the Bay!
ChevroletSeptember 20, 2010A jewel of automotive history. It opened in 1994 and owns more than 200 classic cars. Try the third floor Children's Discovery Center for your little gearhead.
Clarissa CowlesJanuary 14, 2013Use the 1800 number to listen to information about the exhibits. Kinda cool.
Alberto J S Moreau DDecember 17, 2015I love it even being refurbished, it will become wonderful and update
CakesOctober 6, 2015Exterior redesigned by architecture firm Kohn Pedersen Fox, reopening December 2015.
NoHo ScootersDecember 31, 2011Be sure to check out the exhibit "Scooters, Size Doesn't Always Matter" running until May 28, 2012. The exhibit features several scooters from our personal collection.
Museum is incredible. Do the vault tour! It's amazing!!
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Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd (at Fairfax Ave)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States
Petersen Automotive Museum features more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(323) 930-2277
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