Visit the Petersen

The World’s Premiere Automotive Museum

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Parking

$75 Museum Store Purchase

FREE

Hours

M-F | 10 AM - 5 PM
Weekends | 10 AM - 6 PM

Check-In closes at 4:30 PM, Last-Call for Vault is at 4:00 PM

6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
United States

Enjoy the convenience of onsite parking at the museum, where your first 15 minutes are on us! For visitors with disabilities, designated parking is thoughtfully provided on Level P1. Additionally, our commitment to sustainability shines through with three EV charging ports for electric vehicles, conveniently situated on the south side of Level P1. Access our parking garage easily via the entrance on Fairfax Avenue.

First 2 Hours

$18

Each Hour After 2

+$3

Daily Max

$24

CF200 Members

FREE

The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation may employ automated license plate recognition (“ALPR”) technologies at various points of our parking lot entries and exits at 6060 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023. The ALPR technology is used to read and store vehicle license plate information (“ALPR Data”) to enhance efficiency in entry and exit of the parking lot by employees and visitors. We do not use the ALPR Data for any other purpose.

Monthly Parking: 323-964-6326

Garage Open Daily 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM | Overnight Parking is Prohibited

Education Programs

Discovery Center Open 7 Days a Week 10 AM - 4:30 PM

Recurring Programs:

Discovery Center Programs (All ages, every day of the week!)
Little Sparks Workshops (Ages 3-6, 3rd Saturday of every month)
Mini Motors Workshops (Ages 7-11, 1st Saturday every 2 months)

Not Just History—The Future Too!

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EVENTS

Apr 5

Mini Motors: What’s an Engine?

Apr 5

Auto Workshop | Adults

Apr 9

Driver’s Day: Pato O’Ward | Kids Free All Day!

Apr 19

Little Sparks: Tool Belts

Apr 19

Detailing Workshop | April

Upcoming Education Events

Dining

Open 7 Days A Week

Sunday through Thursday open 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: Open 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Breakfast 8 AM — 11 AM | Lunch 11 AM — 3PM

The Meyers Manx Cafe

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ACCESSIBILITY

The Petersen Automotive Museum recognizes the diversity of our visitors’ abilities and we strive to ensure the accessibility of the museum and its collections. For questions about accessibility or to arrange an accommodation, please contact education@petersen.org or 323-964-6371.

Guests may be dropped off at the entrance on the first floor. Accessible parking spots (19) are only located on the first floor of the Petersen parking garage (P1), close to the main entrance, which is also accessible. There are no accessible parking spaces on the second, third, or fourth levels. The second, third, and fourth levels of the parking garage are not serviced by elevators.
A limited number of manual wheelchairs are available for check-out at front desk, free of charge, with identification. While the Petersen does not provide assistance with wheelchairs, personal care attendants are admitted into the museum free of charge.
Touch tours for blind or partially sighted visitors can be arranged by request, two weeks in advance, by our Group Tours department. ASL interpretation, tours, lectures, and other events are also available by request.
Service dogs, such as a guide dog for blind or partially sighted visitors, are always welcome. Personal care attendants are admitted into the museum free of charge.

FAQS

Frequently asked questions about the Museum. If you have additional questions, please call 323-930-2277 or email us at admissions@petersen.org.

Tickets can be purchased on-site everyday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM. We accept cash, all major credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. For a faster check-in experience, Purchase Your Tickets Online!
Photography and Videography is permitted throughout the entire Museum, including the Vault area. Heavy equipment, such as gimbals and tripods, are NOT permitted in any areas of the Museum. For media inquiries, please contact us at dbrennan@kahnmedia.com
Strollers are permitted throughout the Museum; however, they are not allowed in the Vault area.
For the safety of our collections, guests may be asked to store large accessories at the Security Office on the First Floor. This may include large backpacks, camera bags, purses, diaper bags, umbrellas, travel bags, and other oversized items that are larger than 15 x 12 x 4 inches (medical necessities exempt). Large bags may remain stored on or under the seat of a stroller or wheelchair for the duration of a visit. Small bags for carrying necessary items are available for use at the Security Desk. The Museum may refuse to accept other items at its discretion and is not responsible for items held.
It takes approximately 2 - 3 hours to view the 3 upper floors of the museum. The additional vehicles downstairs in the Vault can take an additional 90 minutes to navigate.