Petersen Automotive Museum Tours and Tickets

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.