6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA , 90036 Phone: 323-930-CARS 3/12/16 The Petersen Automotive Museum is open again after the renovation, but the Penny machine is GONE.
The Petersen Automotive Museum is located on Wilshire Boulevard along Museum Row in the Miracle Mile neighborhood of Los Angeles. One of the world's largest automotive museums, the Petersen Automotive Museum is a non profit organization specializing in the education and history of the automobile. Founded on June 11, 1994 by Robert E. Petersen (who founded Hot Rod, Motor Trend and many other magazines as part of Los Angeles-based Petersen Publishing) and his wife, Margie, the museum is permanently housed in a historic 1960s department store building.
The museum can display over 100 vehicles and owns over twice that. The ground floor displays a virtual history of the automobile in Los Angeles, complete with vintage vehicles and buildings. The second floor houses both permanent and special exhibits. The third floor features the May Family Children's Discovery Center, an interactive exhibit for children to learn science through the workings of a car. The fourth floor and Roof top are conference areas.
Museum only open Tuesday through Sunday only. |