To kick off the 6th edition of Luftgekühlt, the Petersen Automotive Museum has collaborated with Luftgekühlt to host AIR MEETS WATER, on Friday, May 10th. The event will dawn with an all-Porsche display featuring both Air and Water cooled cars and a special corral of GT3. Live entertainment, a special vehicle unveiling, and drinks will elevate the night's festivities and close with a Porsche projection wall.

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*

Celebrating the museum’s 25th anniversary and strong connection to Hollywood, we have collaborated with the Comic-Con Museum to create our newest exhibition, Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy. On May 4th,* we invite you to join us for the exhibition’s preview night, where you’ll experience the hundreds of stories and artifacts prior to the public opening. The night will be elevated by live entertainment, an immersive augmented reality experience, gourmet appetizers, and cocktails.

The Future of the Automobile Conference will bring together leading voices from car manufacturers, technology companies and regulatory agencies for a day-long series of talks and panel discussions on one of the biggest technological, economic and social changes facing the US and the world in the coming years.

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

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Mario Andretti's legendary Indy 500 win and his contributions to automotive motorsports in-whole, the Petersen will host a sit-down reception that will include a video presentation on Mario’s accomplishments, as well as a VIP meet and greet in the museum’s rooftop Penthouse.

The philosophy of individualism is embedded in motorcycling. The desire to be different and unique, is at the root of the motorcyclist’s imagination. Modifying, customizing, and changing bikes is at the very heart of the biker. Custom motorcycle culture has experienced a renaissance in recent years, and what was once a niche subculture now bears a significant influence on the international mainstream motorcycle industry.

‘Oil in the Blood’ is a documentary feature film on the contemporary custom motorcycle culture. The film is directed by life-long biker Gareth Maxwell Roberts and produced by Lucy Selwood.

As part of a pre-release Community Tour for the movie, the Petersen will be offering a screening of 'Oil in the Blood.' This is a free event, and light refreshments will be served. Standard parking rates apply.

Join the Petersen Museum, the Motorcycle Arts Foundation, and Harley-Davidson as we open the world’s first all electric motorcycle exhibition.  This VIP reception will be attended by the world’s most talented builders, designers, and thought leaders in the electric vehicle industry. The evening will feature exclusive access to the new exhibition, music, food and drinks by the legendary Drago Ristorante, and a live “electrifying” panel discussion.

Live the dream of driving on the world-class Auto Club Speedway. Now in its 8th year, the JDRF Track Day Invitational is the ultimate experience for any car enthusiast or beginner. Bring your own car or rent one of our track ready exotics: Ferrari 458 Challenge Evo, Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, or Lamborghini Huracan Performante.

California Car Cover, dub-Nation Events and HRE Wheels are back with their 8th Annual European Car Show. The event will be returning to the Petersen Automotive Museum along the Miracle Mile in Los Angeles. We look forward to another incredible event with amazing cars, people, raffle prizes and much more. Due to last year's overwhelming turnout, we have an expanded show area for 2019 to accomodate more vehicles than before. #EURO19 is open to all makes and models, new or old, of European automobiles. There is a great mix of Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, MINI, Volvo and Mercedes automobiles.

Please join us at the Petersen Automotive Museum for an exciting look as two fashion icons reveal their Fall/Winter 2019 designs inside the sensational new exhibit, Winning Numbers: The First, The Fastest, The Famous.

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*

Join the Adam Carolla Show for a day of special events to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the Adam Carolla Show and the Adam Carolla CarCast on Sunday, March 10th at the Petersen Auto Museum!

Custom Revolution gathers the most avant-garde and influential custom motorcycles from independent builders around the world. These young mavericks push the creative edges of motorcycle design, using both new and old engines, new and old chassis ideas, and truly innovative styling. It’s a whole new scene, led by globally connected, internet savvy designer and builders, whose work has grown beyond the “show” circuit to dramatically influence the current generation of factory-built machines.

Immerse yourself in 400 of the most significant cars in history and join one of the largest automotive volunteer networks in the United States. If you are an enthusiast who is ready to inspire and help create the next generation of automotive thinkers, the Petersen is the place for you. We are looking for individuals to be a part of our exciting and impassioned volunteer team today. 

Please join us Saturday, February 23rd for a panel discussion with artists and curators featured in our current exhibit Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School, including Robert Williams, Meg Linton, Phil Linhares, and Kenny Scharf moderated by Pat Ganahl. Event is free with paid admission. Light refreshments will be served.

Southern California is considered the epicenter for car collecting and there are few collectors that have the reputation of Mr. Bruce Meyer. With iconic cars like Cobra #1, the winningest Ferrari 250TR, and Le Mans winning Kremer 935, the newest exhibition at the museum will feature 11 of Bruce Meyer’s Cars.

Join us as the Petersen Automotive Museum celebrates 25 years of FCASW with the 6th annual Ferrari cruise-in. The cruise-in is set to the be the largest gathering of Ferrari on the west coast. 

Cars will be displayed on the 3rd floor of the museum’s parking structure. All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to attend. Coffee and snacks will be free to all attendees

In celebration of the museum’s 25th anniversary, FCASWs 25th anniversary, and  Enzo Ferrari’s 121st birthday, the Petersen Automotive Museum will host a VIP reception with a panel discussion, live entertainment, food by Drago and Ferrari display prior to the 6th annual Enzo Ferrari cruise-in.

This Valentine’s Day give your “Love Bug” the gift of a Petersen Membership. The Petersen Automotive Museum is happy to offer the Sweetheart Package! For $150.00 you receive an Annual Dual Membership and a $50 gift card to Drago Ristorante. Members enjoy unlimited FREE general admission year round with additional events, benefits, and savings exclusive to members.  Get your Sweetheart Package today!

For 60 years, Japanese cars have had a presence in the United States, having begun to challenge domestic market dominance in the 1970s. No American exhibit has adequately explored the associated synthesis of Eastern and Western automobile manufacturing philosophies and methods. Monozukuri (pronounced moh-noh ZOO-koo-ree) — interpreted as “the art, science, and craft of making things” — is a recently conceived but critical concept that explains these phenomena.

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

Join us on February 2nd for an exclusive screening of Incredibles 2 (2018) in the William E. Connor Penthouse. There will be two complimentary screenings at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.**

Member Benefit: All members enjoy special member seating and an Incredibles goodie bag for all children in attendance with proof of Petersen Membership.

On Saturday, January 26th, the Petersen presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the 24-hours of Daytona live while hearing the stories of the legendary drivers that have previously podiumed the race. The Petersen, in conjunction with Rolex, Michelin, and Microsoft, will host an immersive 24 Hour Daytona viewing party where you can watch Daytona live, get behind the wheel of a simulator, and listen to on the track interviews with some of the biggest names in motorsports.

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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 Thursday, January 17th, the Petersen will be offering a meet and greet opportunity with legendary IMSA drivers Jonathan Bomarito and Tommy Kendall.

Please join our guest speaker, David DeRosa, a car enthusiast and expert in transportation and infrastructure planning, as he discusses the future of automotive technology. The discussion will cover the trends of automated vehicles, connected vehicles, electric vehicles, and the future of road-pricing.

Come see some of the fastest, rarest and most beloved Shelby’s of all time. The Petersen will celebrate Carroll Shelby’s birthday by having a cruise-in on the third floor parking structure of the museum. We invite all car enthusiasts to participate in the car show and contest. 

Cars will be displayed on the 3rd floor of the museum’s parking structure. All cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome to attend. Coffee and snacks will be free to all attendees