Experience a special preview of the new C_Two supercar on display inside the Petersen's Grand Concourse throughout this weekend.
Visitors moving through the museum lobby will get an up close view of this semi-autonomous all-electric sports car designed and manufactured by Croatian automaker Rimac Automobili.
Immersed in the heart of Los Angeles’s Miracle Mile, extraordinary cars will be gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum for our monthly Breakfast Club Cruise-In. Join us for a morning of conversation, laughs and some truly amazing performance and classic cars. Enjoy strolling through rows of classic, custom, exotic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more!
Lightning McQueen is back.
Struggling to maintain his lead in the ever-evolving world of racing, Lightning McQueen is finding that his old-school methods no longer measure up to the younger, high-tech racers of today. In an effort to remain relevant, Lightning undergoes training at a cutting-edge facility for new racecars, only to find that maybe he’s not cut out for this new world of racing.
Morning Specialty Vault Tours are a member-exclusive educational exploration of the Petersen’s ever-changing Vault presented by Hagerty®. This event will provide an inside look at vehicles by independent producers in the Vault presented by Hagerty®. Members will receive complete event details via email. Tickets will be $10 for each member and a +1 only. Regular vault tour rules apply.
RSVP HERE
Join us on September 14 for a viewing of the new Initial D trilogy, co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Los Angeles, and the Petersen Automotive Museum. All three films will be screened over the course of the evening. Light refreshments and Japanese animation goodies bag (limited supply) will be provided.
Immersed in the heart of Los Angeles’s Miracle Mile, extraordinary cars will be gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum for our monthly Breakfast Club Cruise-In. Join us for a morning of conversation, laughs and some truly amazing performance and classic cars. Enjoy strolling through rows of classic, custom, exotic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Complimentary parking, coffee, and bagels are provided to those attending!
This is an exclusive invitation for Checkered Flag 200 level members at the Petersen, who receive full event details via email. To join Checkered Flag and register for this event, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
This is an exclusive invitation for Checkered Flag 200 level members at the Petersen, who receive full event details via email. To join Checkered Flag and register for this event, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
This is an exclusive invitation for Checkered Flag 200 level members at the Petersen, who receive full event details via email. To join Checkered Flag and register for this event, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
This is an exclusive invitation for Checkered Flag 200 level members at the Petersen, who receive full event details via email. To join Checkered Flag and register for this event, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
On August 15, please join Japan House Los Angeles and the Petersen Museum in “Reimagining Mobility for Los Angeles”, a remarkable evening of insight into the next stages of mobility. University of Tokyo Professor, Shunji Yamanaka and UCLA Studio Professor, Greg Lynn, will share their visions for Los Angeles with a member of the City of L.A.’s urban design team, linking technology, transportation, and urban development.
*Date and time subject to change*
Morning Specialty Vault Tours are a member-exclusive educational exploration of the Petersen’s ever-changing Vault presented by Hagerty®. This event will provide an inside look at the motorsports vehicles in the Vault presented by Hagerty®. Members will receive complete event details via email. Tickets will be $10 for each member and a +1 only. Regular vault tour rules apply.
Members receive full registration information via email to access these exclusive events. Not a member? Join today by visiting Petersen.org/membership or call 323-964-6324 to speak with a staff member.
Nearly two out of every five automobiles on American roads are Japanese makes, a sign of the global reach of Japanese car manufacturers. This was not always the case. The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed the ascendancy of Japanese automakers, and with it the introduction of manufacturing styles that would spread globally along with the cars.
*Date and time subject to change*
Cars and Conversation is a member-exclusive educational exploration of the Petersen’s ever-changing exhibitions. This event will provide an inside look at the Custom Revolution exhibit. Members will receive complete event details via email.
Members receive full registration information via email to access these exclusive events. Not a member? Join today by visiting Petersen.org/membership or call 323-964-6324 to speak with a staff member.
Join us for an exciting night of fabulous fashion, cars, people, and music featuring ESCADA and Porsche Design in partnership with LA Fashion Week. Enjoy an exclusive first look as these style icons reveal their Spring 2019 designs in our sensational new exhibit, The Porsche Effect.
The July Breakfast Club Cruise-In has been canceled. The next event is the August Breakfast Club Cruise-In which is set to take place August 26, 2018.
Fill out the form here to purchase tickets
Japanese Cruise-In & Super Street Meet is set to take place on Sunday, July 22nd. Last year’s event brought out hundreds of SoCal’s finest street, show, and track cars, from Civics to Skylines and everything in between! All Japanese makes and models are welcome. Members will have Early Access to the museum from 9am–10am by showing their membership cards. Not a member? Join today!
This is an exclusive invitation for Checkered Flag 200 level members at the Petersen, who receive full event details via email. To join Checkered Flag and register for this event, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
*Date and time subject to change*
Morning Specialty Vault Tours are a member-exclusive educational exploration of the Petersen’s ever-changing Vault presented by Hagerty®. This event will provide an inside look at the luxury vehicles in the Vault presented by Hagerty®. Members will receive complete event details via email. Tickets will be $10 for each member and a +1 only. Regular vault tour rules apply.
Members receive full registration information via email to access these exclusive events. Not a member? Join today by visiting Petersen.org/membership or call 323-964-6324 to speak with a staff member.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Petersen Automotive Museum's first-ever 4th of July All American Cruise-In. Help us pay homage to the cars that helped shape the American automotive industry, which have attributed to the freedom of mobility and expression of personal style across the nation. Bring your hot rods, muscle cars, and classics for a morning of conversation, laughs, and some truly amazing vehicles—American or otherwise! Complimentary parking, coffee, and bagels are provided to those attending.
The Petersen Automotive Museum and 86FEST are joining Toyota SoCal for The Toyota Owners Showcase on June 30th!
Visit the Petersen table at the Toyota SoCal Lounge and subscribe to our email newsletter to receive a discount voucher for $5 off general admission tickets to the museum, featuring three new exhibitions that showcase the craft and history of Japanese automaking.
If you own a modified Toyota or Scion vehicle, join us at 626 Night Market at Santa Anita Park from 4 to 10 pm. Participants of the showcase will have the chance to win cash prizes from Toyota and receive Petersen awards for exceptional vehicle builds.
The June Breakfast Club Cruise-In has been cancelled. Click here for more information regarding our upcoming 4th of July All American Cruise-In!
Get an inside look at some of our most extraordinary engines!
Once a year on Father's Day we pop the hoods on a selection of our favorite vehicles. Last year we showcased cars like our ‘56 Jaguar XKSS. This year we’ll be opening up a whole new set of vehicles, including our ‘54 Plymouth Explorer by Ghia and the ‘64 Porsche 901.
This is an exclusive invitation for Checkered Flag 200 level members at the Petersen, who receive full event details via email. To join Checkered Flag and register for this event, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
Give the gift of membership to a fellow automotive enthusiast! From now through June 17, receive a free museum book when purchasing a new annual membership or gift membership at our Dual level and above.*
On Saturday, June 16, the Petersen Automotive Museum presents one of the largest and most interactive esport events of the year. The Petersen, in conjunction with Michelin and Forza Motorsport, will host an immersive Le Mans viewing party where you can watch Le Mans live and compete in person for digital on-track dominance in the Bobby Rahal Family Gallery. All attendees will have the chance to set a lap time in Forza, entering them to win an Xbox One S 500GB Console or Petersen Museum dual membership. The ticket includes access to the Bruce Meyer Family Gallery with regional auto industry aficionados, a 30-minute Le Mans focused Vault tour at 3:30 pm, food and drinks, and DJ Sam Kofa.
The Ford versus Ferrari rivalry is one of the most famous battles in racing history. In the early 1960s, Henry Ford II and Enzo Ferrari went to war, and used the 24 Hours of Le Mans as their battlefield. This epic battle saw drivers lose their lives, family dynasties nearly collapse and the development of a new race car that changed racing—the GT40.
This event is free to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.
*Event included with general admission ticket.
On June 2nd, the amazing full scale model of the McLaren 720S supercar - made almost entirely of LEGO® bricks - will be introduced to the North American market. Visitors to this interactive event are invited to place orange LEGO® bricks on designated parts of the McLaren, helping to reach it's completion. The build day will also feature presentations and discussions with LEGO® Master Builder Chris Steininger and McLaren Head of Design Operations Mark Roberts. LEGO® Speed Champions toy sets will be available for purchase in the Petersen Store.
Gain access to the museum’s most celebrated vehicles. Discover more than 250 of the most iconic cars, motorcycles, and trucks from around the world. Experience everything from hypercars to hollywood legends. The Vault is home to cars representing over 120 years of automotive history, some of which have rarely been seen by the public.
*Members receive 50% off VIP tickets. Not a member? Click here to become a member today or call 323-964-6366.
*Date and time subject to change*
Morning Specialty Vault Tours are a member-exclusive educational exploration of the Petersen’s ever-changing Vault presented by Hagerty®. This event will provide an inside look at the independent manufacturers featured in the Vault presented by Hagerty®. Members will receive complete event details via email. Tickets will be $10 for each member and a +1 only. Regular vault tour rules apply.
Members receive full registration information via email to access these exclusive events. Not a member? Join today by visiting Petersen.org/membership or call 323-964-6324 to speak with a staff member.
May 27th | 8 am | Museum Parking Structure Level P3
Immersed in the heart of Los Angeles’s Miracle Mile, extraordinary cars will be gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum for our monthly Breakfast Club Cruise-In. Join us for a morning of conversation, laughs and some truly amazing performance and classic cars. Enjoy strolling through rows of classic, custom, exotic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Complimentary parking, coffee and bagels are provided to those attending!
The Petersen store will also be open for those hoping to go home with something special to remember the day. To see what the store has to offer click here.
Members will have early access to the museum from 9am–10am by showing their membership cards. Not a member? Join today!
Celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit, The Roots of Monozukuri, with a visit to the Petersen. Members can visit the exhibit on Friday, May 25th during museum hours by showing their membership cards at the admissions desk. This exhibit opens to the public on Saturday, May 26th.
This is an exclusive event for Petersen Members To become a member, please visit our website or call 323-964-6366
*Dates and times subject to change*
The Petersen Automotive Museum is excited to announce its two newest exhibitions, The Roots of Monozukuri: Creative Spirit in Japanese Automaking and Fine Tuning: Japanese/American Customs.
Prior to the public opening, the museum will open the doors to the exhibit early and host a limited number of guests for a preview reception on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The event will include opening remarks, music, food, and drinks throughout the night. VIP admission includes a copy of The Roots of Monozukuri: Creative Spirit in Japanese Automaking exhibit book.
Sunday May 20th | 12 to 2 pm | William E Connor Penthouse
This artist panel will bring together four diverse and dynamic artists featured in the current exhibition The High Art of Riding Low: Ranflas, Corazón e Inspiración. The lowrider car has become an artistic medium and an art object. These artists have re-worked and re-imagined the lowrider car’s form and aesthetics. They also reflect the lowrider through a multitude of lenses, and their work reveals the medium as “liminal space”, a “be-twixt and between” wherein values and meanings are constantly in flux.
Join the Petersen Automotive Museum's Chief Historian, Leslie Kendall, for a before-hours tour of our Charles Nearburg Gallery. Leslie’s discussion will cover our Sidewalk Speedsters exhibit, how the exhibit was conceptualized, and how some of the vehicles presented became part of the Petersen Automotive Museum collection.
Join the Petersen in welcoming Derek Hill and Steve Dawson as they discuss the book "Inside Track: Phil Hill - Ferrari’s American World Champion His story, His Photography." The discussion will be followed by a short Q&A with the audience. This event is open to the public and drinks & snacks will be provided following the discussion in Drago Ristorante.
Members are invited to an early meet and greet at 5:30. Not a member? Become one today!
The 24-Hour Race at the Nürburgring is known as the world's biggest motorsports event. More than 200,000 fans set up their camp in the Eifel forest and cheer for their heroes in the 210 race cars. Lap after lap. Hour after hour. Day and night. It's the stage for great stories. From the first test drive to the chequered flag coming down - the film follows the BMW team along their path towards winning the 24-Hour Race.
This event is free to the general public. Light refreshments will be served.
The Future of the Automobile Conference is a one day event on May 3, 2018, held at the Petersen Automotive Museum in collaboration with the LA World Affairs Council brings together immersive and inspirational talks, demos, test drives and exhibitions to give a glimpse into the future of our mobility. The conference will explore the brave new world of the personal transportation revolution that is set to transform every city in the world.
We’re gearing up to grow membership at the Petersen and our goal is 100 new members in the month of May. Help us reach our goal this month, and you will have the opportunity to win a once-in-a-lifetime ride in a Petersen collection vehicle!*
Enter for your chance to win in one of three easy ways:
Become a new member of the Petersen**
Current members can refer a friend to the Petersen. If your friend uses your name when they join as a new member, you’ll both be entered for a chance to win.
Current members can purchase a new gift membership for a friend. Give us the name of your giftee and you’ll both be entered for a chance to win. Click here to give the gift of membership or call our Membership Department at (323) 964-6366.
Immersed in the heart of Los Angeles’s Miracle Mile, extraordinary cars will be gathered at the Petersen Automotive Museum for our monthly Breakfast Club Cruise-In. Join us for a morning of conversation, laughs and some truly amazing performance and classic cars. Enjoy strolling through rows of classic, custom, exotic cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more! Complimentary parking, coffee and bagels are provided to those attending!
Members will have early access to the museum from 9am–10am by showing their membership cards. Not a member? Join today!
