Petersen Museum Lobby
Car Lovers, Rejoice! The Petersen is Back
Los Angeles’s Petersen Automotive Museum reopened to the public on Monday, December 7, 2015 after a 14-month-long, $90 million renovation. When it originally opened in 1994, Robert E. Petersen said, “This museum is about the role the automobile has played in defining our past and present, as well as shaping our future.” Now, after decades of chronicling the history of the automobile industry and how it has shaped not just the world’s culture but Los Angeles’s culture in particular, the museum and its exhibits turn to the future. Designed by architect Gene Kohn, the new building is a beacon for modern art, featuring three floors that cover the artistry, industry and history of automobiles. To experience everything the museum has to offer in full swing, opt for an additional $25 fee to your general admission ticket ($12) for access to Petersen’s vault — open to the public for the first time in this museum’s history.
For more information, visit the Petersen Automotive Museum official website
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