Nethercutt Museum, Sylmar
20 people recommendvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles, r/ArtHistory20 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Nethercutt's classic cars draw repeated recommendations, including from commenters who also admire other Los Angeles car museums. Mechanical musical instruments are another recurring highlight. Visitors' accounts span the vehicle museum and associated special collections in Sylmar, rather than only the vehicle building. One visitor singles out the special collections experience, and two commenters note that reaching Sylmar can be a substantial detour.
Address
Nethercutt Museum, 15151 Bledsoe St, Sylmar, CA 91342
At a glance
- Known for
- Classic cars, Mechanical musical instruments
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Specialist_Sea7439 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Suggests trying the Nethercutt as an alternative.
- Recommendsu/SkullLeader in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024collections
Praises its classic cars and self-playing musical instruments.
- Recommendsu/yohomatey in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026collections
Recommends the Nethercutt's special collections tour, calling it awesome.
- Recommendsu/katiesmartcat in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Recommends it.
- Recommendsu/LAGigi31 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Expresses love for the Nethercutt.
- Recommendsu/alteredpilot in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026collections
Not just cars; French furniture, musical machines and a large pipe organ.
- Recommendsu/ExpressAssumption528 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026access
Recommends the Nethercutt and its collection tour.
- Recommendsu/Samantharina in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024collections
Vintage car collection described as amazing, though a bit out of the way.
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- Recommendsu/musememo in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026collections
Recommends the old-car collection as an alternative to the Petersen.
- Recommendsu/SylVegas in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026
Enjoyed an unplanned visit to the museum.
- Recommendsu/Doip in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026collections
Particularly recommends the organ-building collection experience.
- Recommendsu/dodgerneighbor in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025collections
Recommends the Nethercutt's car collection in Sylmar.
- Recommendsu/Creative_Resident_97 in r/ArtHistory · Jul 2025collections
One person ranks it alongside other high-quality car museums.
- Recommendsu/demolitionherbie in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2026
Names it as probably the best museum, though possibly a trek to reach.
- Recommendsu/pinchematto in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2026collections
One commenter points people to the car collection museum in Sylmar.
- Recommendsu/TessFreely in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Listed among recommended museums.
- Recommendsu/rpc56 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026collections
Mostly auto-centric with some musical instruments, in Sylmar.
- Recommendsu/ericalm_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025collections
Describes rare pre-1950 cars and mechanical musical instruments, calling it fun.
- Recommendsu/No_Cap4905 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Calls it a hidden gem.
- Recommendsu/TelaPiper in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2024
Agrees and says they enjoyed visiting it.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.