Explore 120 years of automotive history with an exclusive private highlights tour of all three floors. Get up close to over 100 iconic cars & experience exhibits that will engage the whole family.

PRICE: $192
per group up to 1

 

Enjoy a private 1-hour tour of the highlights of the Petersen Automotive Museum, which gives a more personalized and in-depth experience. The Petersen Automotive Museum boasts one of the largest vintage car collections in the world. See a vast array of over 100 classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles displayed over three floors and 25 galleries.

Admire the artistry and extravagance of iconic vehicles while learning about the engineering behind them. Marvel at Italian Maseratis and Japanese “supercars.” Learn about the cars on display in the Hollywood Gallery on the History Floor. See hot rods and customs on the Industry Floor. Take a close look at the masterpieces on in the Mullin Grand Salon on the Artistry Floor.

Visit the Cars Mechanical Institute inspired by the animated film. Watch as your favorite characters explain how the mechanical systems make cars work. Paint and personalize virtual cars. Race and color your own Cars character to take home. Kids can zoom toy cars around a racetrack. Get behind the wheel of a virtual race car with the Forza Motorsports Experience. Choose one of 8 curated experiences and feel what it’s like to burn rubber on the racetrack.

Explore 3 floors of historic vehicles from 1880 to now in a 1hr private tour.
Admire over 100 vintage cars in 25 exhibits focusing on automotive innovation.
With the purchase of an admission ticket, see all of the Petersen at your pace.
Race over to the hot rods & custom collection, featuring vintage race vehicles.

General admission ticket to the Petersen Automotive Museum
Private highlights tour

 

 

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