For more than 100 years, Hollywood has painted a picture of what the future may look like. In all of these “imagined futures”, cars or car-like transportation as well as costuming has played an integral part of the storyline. Celebrating Hollywood’s vision of the future, the museum will hold a Cosplay Day.

Join the Petersen for a screening of the short film Rocket, followed by a Q & A with Director Brenna Malloy and Collector/Driver Tom Malloy. Rocket tells a bittersweet fairy tale set in the world of 1950s dirt track racing. With a legacy traditionally passed down from father to son, a young woman strives to build a destiny all her own.

Porsche’s mid-engine heritage began with the seminal 356/1 prototype roadster and extends to the present day with dozens of such models—both racing and roadgoing—having punctuated the company’s 70 year history. Join the Petersen as we celebrate Porsche with a panel discussion, light appetizers by Drago, and more!

Join us on July 23rd at 11am for a special tour of the museum led by the Motorman himself. Ticket includes one standard admission as well as a spot on the one-hour museum tour. Parking is not included. Space is limited.

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

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!

Join the Petersen Museum, Rem D Koolhaas, and Joey Ruiter as we explore the intersection between art and technology in our new exhibition Disruptors. This VIP reception will feature exclusive access to the new exhibition, music, food and drinks by the legendary Drago Ristorante, and a moderated talk with the artists.

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

On Saturday, June 15, join the Petersen for a family-friendly celebration featuring a one-of-a-kind- vehicle display, a never-before-seen video projection of the Petersen’s history, educational activities, live music, and more!

The Petersen will host an immersive viewing party to coincide with the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans in France. During this Le Mans viewing party you can watch Le Mans live, enjoy a one-of-a-kind car show and Ford GT Showcase, and compete in person for digital on-track dominance in the William E. Connor Penthouse . All attendees will have the chance to set a lap time in Forza, entering them to win prizes from Michelin, HRE Wheels, and the Petersen.

Petersen Automotive Museum joins forces with Super Street Magazine for its annual Japanese Car Cruise-In, set to take place on Sunday, May 26th. 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.

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.