Petersen Automotive Museum
65 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 24 threads.
What people say, in short
Many visitors say the Petersen Automotive Museum is worth a visit even if they aren't car people, and several single out its collector vault. A few mention its cars from films, and a few note it sits next to LACMA and near the Academy Museum. One visitor finds the collection limited and poorly displayed.
Address
Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
At a glance
- Best for
- Museums
- Known for
- Collector vault, Cars from films and TV
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to Petersen Automotive Museum, as the crow flies.
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/fotoford in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Suggests the car museum for visitors who enjoy cars.
- Recommendsu/notinmylane in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Calls it great and advises checking its hours first.
- Recommendsu/RadiantImpression579 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Named as another nearby museum among the walkable local attractions.
- Recommendsu/larrythegrobe in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025access
Suggests visiting it alongside nearby stops, since they're all clustered together.
- Recommendsu/donuttrackme in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Includes it in the recommended cluster of nearby museums.
- Recommendsu/Freak85fromsls in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Lists this car museum among suggested places.
- Recommendsu/fullofpaint in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024uniqueness
Says the Petersen ranks among the country's best car museums; its collector vault stands out.
- Recommendsu/popgoesthescaleagain in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024uniqueness
Praises the car museum's vault and an upper floor of cars used in films.
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- Recommendsu/cool_uncle_jules in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says it's fun even for people who aren't big car enthusiasts.
- Recommendsu/madlamb in r/AskLosAngeles · Mar 2026
Names the automotive museum among cool museums reachable by train.
- Recommendsu/lothar74 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024uniqueness
Calls the car museum really amazing even for a non-car fan; recommends its vault.
- Recommendsu/grandmasterfunk in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Recommends it even if not into cars, praising its rotating exhibits as thoughtful.
- Recommendsu/angelb714 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jul 2026uniqueness
Recommends the Petersen Automotive Museum, especially if you like cars.
- Recommendsu/No-Quantity-5373 in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Attended events there; not into cars but found it very cool.
- Recommendsu/Kid0mega in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says it's worth a visit even for people who aren't car fans.
- Recommendsu/cyberspacestation in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Recommends it, especially for car enthusiasts.
- Recommendsu/Impossible_Rich_6884 in r/AskLosAngeles · Sep 2024
Describes many cars on display, including older and film-related ones.
- Recommendsu/SuiGenerisPothos in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Suggests the Petersen for cars on a full museum day.
- Recommendsu/LAeclectic in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Calls the Petersen a great pick that suits LA's car culture.
- Recommendsu/milotrain in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Calls the Petersen very cool.
- Recommendsu/Shadw_Wulf in r/AskLosAngeles · Jun 2026
Listed as a nearby museum, described as the car-focused one.
- Recommendsu/CatCafffffe in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025
Recommends it and suggests including its vault tour.
- Recommendsu/PleasureCircuit in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025access
Suggests it as one of several museums clustered in the Miracle Mile area.
- Recommendsu/pinsandpearls in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Enjoys it even without a special interest in cars.
- Recommendsu/SkullLeader in r/AskLosAngeles · Dec 2025weather
Lists it as a mostly indoor option next to LACMA.
- Recommendsu/SparkyLALARue in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2025
Lists it among unique spots that can be combined along Wilshire.
- Recommendsu/fleekyfreaky in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2024
Suggests the car museum for people who enjoy cars.
- Recommendsu/sjdoucette in r/LosAngeles · Dec 2023
Suggests the Peterson museum as a place to visit.
- Recommendsu/kloc55 in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2025
Calls the Petersen museum great, noting its current lowrider exhibit.
- Caveatu/Death_and_Taxes_ in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Finds the Petersen's collection limited and poorly displayed.
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