Petersen Automotive Museum

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OUR MISSION

The Petersen Automotive Museum Foundation is dedicated to the preservation, collection and interpretive study of the automobile and its influence on American life and culture, using Los Angeles as the prime example. The Petersen Automotive Museum was recently named the premier automotive museum in the United States by the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times and Time Magazine.

Founded by Margie & Robert E. Petersen, the Museum opened its doors in June 1994, as an extension of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. In 2000, the Petersen Automotive Museum separated from the National History Museum and was established as an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit organization, governed by a Board of Directors.

Over the past fourteen years, the Museum has focused on the interpretive study of the automobile and its effect on the culture of California. Encompassing more than 300,000 square feet, its exhibits and lifelike dioramas feature over 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. The Museum's three floors of permanent and rotating exhibits trace the history of the automobile. Visitors are invited to walk through, not by, dioramas and displays and experience settings of early Los Angeles and its automotive history. Over 150,000 people visit the Museum each year. The Museum's greatest mission is education and more than 500 students come to the Museum every week on school field trips and other outings. The Museum's educational initiatives are designed to help the public learn about history and social studies, science and technology, math and visual arts all through the window of an automobile.

Our vision for the future includes the creation of an archival research library that makes the Museum's treasured collections and related materials more accessible to scholars and the general public. As it continues into the twenty first century, the Museum is committed to increasing its collections through strategic acquisitions that embody automotive milestones and accomplishments, as well as expanding its robust slate of educational programs and projects to better reach out to schoolchildren, adults, families and educators.

OUR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

.. The mission of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s Education Department is to employ an interdisciplinary approach in its educational programming, integrating the study of history, art, culture, science and technology into engaging public programs structured for people of all ages, backgrounds and interests, including students, families, educators, adults, automotive enthusiasts and the general audience.

The Education Department’s aim is to build community by being an educational resource for local schools, institutions, organizations and groups, facilitating life-long learning, growth and a lasting relationship between the public and the Petersen Automotive Museum.


Visit the May Family Discovery Center located on the third floor! Learn about cars and science at our hands-on, interactive kids’ gallery that means you can touch and play with almost everything here!

OUR MEMBERSHIP

As a member of the Petersen Automotive Museum you’ll enjoy a year of exciting benefits geared towards the automotive enthusiast.

Members enjoy unlimited, free admission to the Museum, discount at the Museum Shop, free or reduced admission to educational programs for all ages, and subscription to the Petersen Quarterly members’ magazine that will keep you in the "fast lane" with news and information about exhibitions and programs at the Museum.

Members also receive invitations to exclusive “members only” activities such as opening night receptions for special exhibitions, our summertime Family Fun Night, and our annual Open House where you can go behind-the-scenes with an insider’s tour of the vehicles in our automobile "vault"—many of which have never been on view to the public!

Join today and be a part of the fun!
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OUR SPECIAL EVENTS DEPARTMENT

All floors at the Petersen Automotive Museum are available for special events and provide a unique setting for corporate or private functions. We have an exclusive catering list as well as offer some rental items at a discounted rate. The Special Events department of the Petersen is proud to have worked with Ed Hardy's team on one of the most Hollywood Star Studded events held at the Petersen in recent years. Top stars in attendance for fashion designer Christian Audigier's Birthday were Snoop, Fergie, Macy Gray, Pamela Anderson, Britney Spears, the Kardashian Sisters, and a surprise showing of Michael Jackson on stage! The event was featured in People Magazine, Access Hollywood, Extra, and Entertainment Tonight among other media outlets....To host a private event at the Petersen Automotive Museum please call Kari Lusti at 323-964-6348 or visit our webpage on line at www.petersenevents.org

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