Petersen Automotive Museum Tours and Tickets

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Adult tickets for the Petersen Automotive Museum are US$22 for general admission to the permanent exhibitions, or US$51 including access to the Vault, the underground vehicle exhibit. Tickets cost US$20/US$45 for seniors, US$13/US$42 for children aged 12–17, and US$12/US$25 for children aged 4–11. Children under 4 are free.

Yes, the Petersen Automotive Museum is worth visiting—it houses one of the most impressive vehicle collections in the world, making it a must-visit for car enthusiasts. Once you've viewed the permanent exhibitions, which include cars made famous in movies such as Back to the Future and Thelma & Louise, check out the Vault, where the 300-vehicle collection spans everything from early automobiles to rare supercars (there's even a Popemobile). Save time by booking your tickets in advance, or consider pairing it with other top museums on a tour of Museum Row—visiting with a guide, you can squeeze in up to four museums in one day.

Per one customer who booked the Museum Row Tour: The Fast & The Fossilized on Wilshire Blvd, "If there is a museum tour you need to take, it's this one! My tour guide, Chris, is THE GUY! I promise you! He has been doing tours for years and even teaches other people how to be a tour guide. Chris was excellent. I don't know how we did four museums in one day, but we did, and Chris was so knowledgeable about each one. He even told me facts that I had never heard on any of the other tours that I had been on. He also showed me a section of the Berlin Wall that I had no idea was in LA. This tour felt very exclusive, and I left there with tons of knowledge that I could not have gotten anywhere else. Please, please take this tour. You won't regret it!"

It should take you around three hours to tour the Petersen Automotive Museum. There are three floors of cars to explore. The top floors usually take less time to visit, but many visitors spend more time in the vault, where the most rare and iconic vehicles are not to be missed.

No. Food and drinks are not allowed in the museum galleries, except for sealable water bottles. You can get something to eat at Meyers Manx cafe, open for coffee, breakfast, and lunch from 9am–5pm. Some tasty things on the menu include tacos, salads and bowls, and soft serve.

Yes. The museum is accessible for people with disabilities. There is wheelchair accessible parking, service dogs are welcome, care providers are free of charge, wheelchairs are available to rent, and elevators and bathrooms are also wheelchair accessible. ASL interpreters and touch tours can be arranged in advance if needed.

Every day is a great day to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum. It's open daily from 10am to 5pm, with the last admissions at 4:30pm. Children, youths, and seniors receive discounts, so all ages are encouraged to visit. Exhibits change regularly, so when they do, the museum will be open for you.

At the Petersen Automotive Museum, you’ll see automotive exhibits of iconic cars spanning over 100 years. You’ll be able to check out vehicles from around the world, including classic cars, those that belonged to Hollywood legends, cars that pushed the boundaries of innovation, sports cars of the future, and award-winning hot rods.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Los Angeles:

• Hollywood Walk of Fame

• Universal Studios Hollywood

• Griffith Park

• Hollywood Sign

• Sunset Strip

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