School Tours
Inquire About a Visit to the Museum
Automotive Education Starts Here
Your classroom curriculum will be enriched through our inquiry-based tours and our design-based activities that not only turn abstract concepts into real-world applications but also align with California curriculum standards. The automobile can serve as a tool for learning many concepts in history, social studies, art, and STEM-related fields.
Join our Museum Educators on a 75-minute interactive road trip around the museum to explore the history and science of the automobile. Our Educators will guide your students through fun STEAM-based activities to help facilitate learning. Our K-12 tours are designed to be customizable to best fit your classroom needs.
Assistance for Title 1 Schools & Students are available.
How to Book
Start by completing the General Inquiries form.
Once submitted, you’ll receive a follow-up email with helpful details and a link to the official School Tour Request Form.Complete the form (front and back) and return it to us at schooltours@petersen.org. You're already halfway there!
Sit tight! Our School Programs Coordinator will reach out within 3–5 business days with available tour dates.
Once you receive a confirmation email, your visit is officially booked—see you soon!
Inquire About a School Tour
Email: schooltours@petersen.org
Phone: 323-964-6374
Contact Us
FAQ
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Fill out the Inquire about a school section with your desired booking date.
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You will receive an email from our School’s Coordinator at bpdailla@petersen.org with information about booking, a scheduling packet, & school form. Please fill out the school form and submit the form back.
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Please allow 3-5 business days for a response from our education team. (Please note, turning in the school form does not guarantee submission. A confirmation email from our School’s Coordinator is required for the visit.)
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Yes, it is per request only, and we have limited availability; you must have a confirmation email in order to use the lunch space promenade.
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Yes, please indicate what accommodations you need on the school form once sent by our school’s coordinator.
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Yes, we offer a self-guided experience from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Please indicate a self-guided experience on the school form that is sent from our School’s Coordinator.
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Please notify us as soon as possible at schooltours@petersen.org so that we can asses the feasibility of your request. We typically permit a 1:10 ratio of chaperones. Additional charges will apply for extra chaperones, and there is a limit to the number of chaperones allowed per assigned group.
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Please notify our team at schooltours@petersen.org asap so we can allow that space to another school. For rescheduling your visit, please notify us at bpadilla@petersen.org.
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Unfortunately, we do not. You can drop off and pick up students on 8th Street and Orange Grove.
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Yes, we offer summer camps, youth groups, etc. The discount rate offered is $6 per child, $14 per adult. You can apply here for additional information. Click Here.
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Yes. School groups may visit the Gift Shop after their guided tour. To ensure a safe and smooth experience, the following rules apply:
Only one group of up to 10 students is allowed in the store at a time.
One chaperone must accompany each group and remain with them at all times.
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