In 2025, you definitely showed up! We had…
400,000
fans united by a love of cars attend the Petersen.
If we turned this number into miles, 400,000 miles driven would be the equivalent of cruising from Los Angeles to New York more than 140 times—crossing deserts, mountains, cities, and open highway again and again. That’s one very long road trip.
Over the past year, the Petersen inspired curiosity through immersive, hands-on learning experiences that connected learners of all ages to the history, design, and innovation of the automobile. By blending creativity with discovery, our programs made automotive education more engaging, accessible, and memorable than ever.
A Year that brought
automotive education to life…
550
Field Trips
Over the past year, the Petersen welcomed students on 550 field trips, offering hands-on, interactive experiences that connected learners of all ages to the history, science, and design of automobiles.
880
Automotive Related
Badges Earned
Over the past year, the Petersen helped scouts earn their Automotive Badges through engaging, in-person courses and expert guidance.
125,000
visitors in the discovery center
Getting hands on is always a ton of fun! This year welcomed more than 125,000 visitors to discover something new. Fitting 125,000 cars in a typical parking space would cover roughly 9.5 square miles, which is almost the size of Manhattan’s Central Park!
7,500
Pitstop Disocvery
Participants
This year, the Petersen’s Roadside Assistance Workshop welcomed 7,500 participants , helping them build real-world skills and confidence for the road.
You and your ride took
no days off this year…
Over the past year, the Petersen’s cruise-in events have brought the automotive scene together through curated gatherings that celebrate Southern California’s vibrant car culture. By stopping by, you’ve helped us connect closer with enthusiasts, give back to the community, and so much more!
10k+
Cruise-In
Attendees
No doubt, our cruise-in experiences at the Petersen offer attendees a fun way to start your morning while sharing the spotlight on some of the best vehicles in SoCal. If we gathered everyone for one big cruise-in, we’d need roughly 20–25 football fields just for parking!
9,100
Bagels
Consumed
Who isn’t a fan of a bagel in the morning for breakfast? If you ate one bagel every morning, 9,100 bagels would last about 25 years! That’s a lot of cars & coffee’s… but we’re so here for it!
and you definitely brushed
up on your automotive knowledge…
this year had us
introduce 7 new exhibits!
New exhibition additions like The Wedge Revolution: Cars on the Cutting Edge and Performance & Prestige: A History of Aston Martin enhance the Petersen’s world-class lineup, showcasing rare vehicles and revealing stories found nowhere else.
and as a fan favorite…
THE VAULT
The Vault remained a fan favorite, featuring over 300 iconic and rare vehicles spanning 120 years of automotive history. Guests explored everything from early legends and Hollywood cars to modern supercars, hot rods, and groundbreaking machines.
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 “Time Machine”
1958 Plymouth Fury “Christine”
1989 Batmobile
1925 Rolls Royce Phantom
2001 Honda S2000 from “2 Fast 2 Furious”
2022 Apollo Intensa Emozione
1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air “Double Trouble”
1960 Plymouth XNR Replica
1964 Chevrolet Impala “Gypsy Rose”
1965 Ford Mustang RTR “Hoonicorn”
Top 10 Vehicles
Our most searched, talked about, and beloved Vehicles
And that’s a wrap…
We hope you’ve enjoyed looking back on all the excitement and memorable moments we’ve shared this year. As we turn the page to a new year, there’s no better way to start fresh than with a visit to the Petersen, where fascinating cars, hands-on experiences, and unforgettable stories of automotive history await!