彼德森汽车博物馆

I'm not a huge car guy, but i do enjoy a good classic car every here and there. They have a good walking tour of the evolution of cars and stuff. pretty interesting. I got a groupon for half price tickets. It was worth it.

Firstly I have to admit it's been well over a year since I was here - some business function that I don't recall. I am not a car nut, but I still found the well kept and exhibited cars to be fascinating to study and learn about.I can't say that I would go if I had to pay the $70 entry fee. But, it is one of the lesser known high-end attractions in LA and worth it if you have the $ and fancy a relaxing experience.

if you are a auto geek like me, you'll love this place. cars from over a hundred years ago till today. I am lucky enough to be the owner of a 1979 Pontiac firebird. bought it brand new. los angeles is known for it's obsession with cars, so what a better place to visit.

Not being particularly a car geek, I never considered visiting the museum. So I was pleasantly surprised by how fun my visit was, especially the James Bond exhibit.

This is a great place to spend a few hours seeing some of the most rare and beautiful cars on earth.

The Petersen has a great collection of cars and other vehicles dating from the earliest days of the automobile to the present. It also has some exhibits relating to the culture of the automobile, which has been a quintessential aspect of the history of Los Angeles. As you would expect in LA, many of the vehicles have connections to showbusiness - Fred Astaire's Rolls Royce, Steve McQueen's Jag and a Batmobile for example. Some are eccentric custom or concept cars. Most are just great cars. The Petersen is across the street from the LA County Museum of Art, and a very short walk from the La Brea tar pits. The three attractions could be combined in a great day out, and there are plenty of restaurants on the doorstep.

Such a great collection. One of the best recommendations that I got from a friend was to sign up for the newsletter. I did not realize how many great events are held on weekends there at the Museum. Very worthwhile.

What a truly wonderful car collection, presented with world-class taste. My wife and I spent over two hours there. It was time well-invested.

I had a % and so we went since it was down the street from where we were staying and glad we went. They have informative plaques in front of the cars. I felt as if I was going through a time machine! So many cars, so many talks with my grandfather, so many movies!They have cars owned by Clark Gable and a motorcycle owned by Steve McQueen! Cars from Batman, Bugsy, and a car once driven by Elvis. If it good enough for the KING it is good enough for me!I had a good time and thought I would not! If you like cars at all you will LOVE this place, the history behind some of these cars is quite shocking! I had no idea! It was fun to find out!

We were on the beginning of a California road trip and had been attending the Barrett-Jackson auction in Las Vegas. We drove to LA to specifically visit car museums there. We arrived at the Petersen around Noon. On the way there, I read about the vault tour and called ahead to reserve spots for us. We were so glad we did! The vault was really amazing and as the upstairs museum is more devoted to cars in specific exhibits, we were able to see a larger number of cars. The guide was excellent. He had many stories to tell about the different cars. My husband's advice is that you should be sure to ask questions if he doesn't talk about a specific car you find interesting, because the guide will then tell you so much information. Many cars of the famous there. Upstairs is beautifully laid out. It was different than most car museums we have been to, in that it is more of an upscale museum with specific exhibits that change. As others have mentioned, there is a Johnny Rocket's there and that was really great since we arrived after our drive from Vegas and were hungry after the tour. It was great to be able to have a bite to eat before touring the rest of the museum. And a cute concept to have a diner format in a car museum!

Great place to see vehicles, sometimes owned by celebrities or seen in movies or on TV, etc. The display of vehicles changes, so GOOGLE their web site to ascertain what is on view.

The Peterson goes beyond just having a collection of old cars. They place them on "movie sets". Quite unique for auto museums. "special collections" change from time to time. If you love old cars and want to revisit old times this place is for you.

Great stop for car-lovers of all levels. Interesting cross-section of historical vehicles and something is here for everyone of all ages to enjoy. Keep up the great work Petersen!

My husband is a car enthusiast, so why not spend a few days in LA on our way to Hawaii (oh yeah, Peterson Automotive Museum).I purchased tickets online before we arrived. I purchased tickets for the museum and for the Vault Tour. The museum was just "ok", it was in a little bit of transition when we were there. One of the displays that was advertised had just been taken down (a bit early), so there was a little void in the interior space. All vehicles are worth the look!However, the VAULT TOUR was well worth the visit. The vault had many cool cars to view. The gentlemen who gave the tour was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. There is NO Picture Taking in the Vault, so you must remember with your eyes!If you have a respect for the History of the Automobile, you will enjoy your visit. There is a Johnny Rockets attached to the museum where you can get a quick bite to eat to finish up your day!

Everything you ever wanted to learn about the history of automobiles and the impact Hollywood had on the industry. The basement tour is a must if you have the time. Park in the garage so you don't have to feed the parking meter.