Visiting the Petersen Automotive Museum: Mega Gallery
The Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the best car-themed attractions in the United States. Located west of downtown Los Angeles this motoring Mecca is a must-see for vehicular enthusiasts.
Along with places like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway museum and The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., the Petersen is an absolute treat. If you’re a native Californian or an out-of-town visitor spending some time in La La Land, a trip through this museum’s richly stocked halls is well worth the modest admission fee.
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Opened to the public in June of 1994 there are about 150 vehicles on display at any given time, though the overall collection tops 300. Rotating exhibits ensure things stay fresh and keep regular visitors coming back for more. There’s even a special area in the basement that’s called “the vault.” It’s off limits to general visitors, though you can get special tours for an additional fee.
With a host of interesting displays and colorful dioramas there’s something for just about every kind of car aficionado. Whether you like muscle machines or motorcycles, classic models from the 1950s or products from extinct brands you’ll probably find something in the Petersen’s 300,000 square feet that satisfies your petroleum-fueled dreams.
MEGA GALLERY: Petersen Automotive Museum
Born and raised in metro Detroit, Craig was steeped in mechanics from childhood. He feels as much at home with a wrench or welding gun in his hand as he does behind the wheel or in front of a camera. Putting his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism to good use, he's always pumping out videos, reviews, and features for AutoGuide.com. When the workday is over, he can be found out driving his fully restored 1936 Ford V8 sedan. Craig has covered the automotive industry full time for more than 10 years and is a member of the Automotive Press Association (APA) and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).
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