Discover some of the most iconic and rare cars, motorcycles, and trucks spanning over 120 years of automotive history on the largest automotive museum in the United States.

 

EXPERIENCE:

The Petersen Automotive Museum is home to one of the largest collections of automobiles in the world. Combine an admission ticket to current exhibits spanning 25 galleries with entry to the famous “Vault”, which features over 250 vehicles from the late 1800s to the present day. Exhibits include historic and classic cars, including a 1910 Ford Model T Roadster and the 1981 Delorean “Time Machine” from the iconic film “Back to the Future”.

With this ticket, you will have access to the main exhibits featuring 25 rooms over 3 floors of automotive history. The various exhibits feature classic and vintage cars spanning 120 years. Enjoy interactive teaching exhibits, providing fun for the whole family. The museum’s central focus is on the history of automobiles and on the Los Angeles car culture as it has evolved over time.

The 90-minute “Vault” takes you through a special exhibit in the basement of the museum. This exclusive exhibit is where the most iconic and rare cars, motorcycles, and trucks are kept, which you won’t see anywhere else.  The Vault features over 250 classic automobiles, such as turn-of-the-twentieth-century cars, head-of-state cars, supercars, award-winning hot rods, cars that pushed the boundaries of innovation, and many other surprises.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Includes 250 one-of-a-kind cars from around the world.
Explore over 100,000 square feet of automobile exhibits.
120 years of automotive culture in the largest automotive museum in the world.

 

 

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