Petersen Automotive Museum, Mid-wilshire
117 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/LosAngeles, r/AskLosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 57 threads.
What people say, in short
The Petersen draws enthusiastic recommendations for its car collections, including from people who say they are not car enthusiasts. The Vault and past lowrider exhibitions attract repeated praise. One visitor particularly admires the way cars are presented as art. There is dissent about the visiting experience: one commenter found the recorded guide mismatched to the displays, and another enjoyed the cars less without the historical explanation they remembered from guided visits. It is often suggested alongside the Academy Museum and LACMA.
Address
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
At a glance
- Known for
- The Vault, Low rider exhibit
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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/Basalt_86678 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026collections
Birthday visit; called it an automotive lover's paradise with an incredible vault.
- Recommendsu/FoundFootageDumbFun in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Says the surrounding neighborhood has plenty to fill a tourist day, including the Academy Museum, LACMA, the Tar Pits and Little Ethiopia.
- Recommendsu/Zoop-Loop- in r/LosAngeles · Apr 2026collections
Calls the Petersen the best car museum in Los Angeles.
- Recommendsu/african-nightmare in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024
Says they wouldn't need even six hours to do the Petersen and other sights.
- Recommendsu/ImMxWorld in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024timings
Suggests three hours at the Petersen is probably good for a car geek.
- Recommendsu/ActualPerson418 in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2024
Easily doable in one day with nearby museums on the same block.
- Mixedu/CrawlingKangaroo in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026collections
Likes the cars but found the visit less rewarding than earlier guided visits that explained their history.
- Recommendsu/slyiscoming in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
Impressive collection if you like cars.
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- Recommendsu/cool_uncle_jules in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Calls the Petersen fun even for people who are not huge car fans.
- Recommendsu/Helianthus_exilis in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Suggests combining a LACMA trip with a visit there.
- Recommendsu/therealbongjovi in r/AskLosAngeles · Oct 2026
Lists it as one of three great museums within walking distance.
- Recommendsu/maceilean in r/AskLosAngeles · Nov 2025
Lists Petersen among museum suggestions.
- Recommendsu/Kahzgul in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025collections
Names the Petersen their favorite museum in all of LA.
- Recommendsu/metal_elk in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Says the museum is a ton of fun for anyone with an appreciation for cars.
- Recommendsu/Serialkisser187 in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025
Enjoyed it even though they do not like cars.
- Recommendsu/mpaladin1 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Groups the Petersen with LACMA and the Oscar Museum, all at the same corner.
- Recommendsu/enkilekee in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024access
Adds the Petersen Automotive Museum as a nearby option across the street.
- Recommendsu/omaraltaher in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024exhibits
Calls the low rider exhibit beautiful and worth it.
- Recommendsu/angelb714 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026
Check it out if you like cars.
- Recommendsu/subcow in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Lists the Petersen among great spots clustered right next to each other, along with LACMA and the Academy Museum.
- Recommendsu/paddleworld in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025exhibits
Says cars are treated as artwork and exhibits are intelligent and well curated.
- Recommendsu/darknesswascheap in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Suggests it as a museum option near the Academy Museum.
- Recommendsu/Electroboy101 in r/LosAngeles · Jun 2025
Lists it as one of their three favorites.
- Recommendsu/Rockitttla in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026collections
Says the Petersen auto museum is right there and amazing.
- Recommendsu/littlelostangeles in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2026
Listed among recommended LA museums.
- Recommendsu/Commercial_Sir_3205 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024collections
Suggested for car fans, just across the street.
- Recommendsu/RedwayBlue in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2024
Suggested as an activity.
- Caveatu/shenanigans83 in r/LosAngeles · Sep 2026collections
Found the recorded guide annoying because it didn't sync with the collection.
- Recommendsu/JesseThorn in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2024exhibits
Agrees the low rider exhibit is breathtaking.
- Recommendsu/CatCafffffe in r/AskLosAngeles · Apr 2025exhibits
Recommends it for car lovers and says the vault tour is really interesting.
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