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Los Angeles: Petersen Automotive Museum Public Vault Tour

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Discover some of the most iconic and rare cars, motorcycles, and trucks spanning over 120 years of automotive history on the largest guided automotive tour in the United States.

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    1 day
  • Includes
    • General admission ticket into the Petersen Automotive Museum
    • 90-minute self-guided audio tour of the Vault (depending on the option selected)
    • Parking
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Highlights

  • Find rare treasures on a guided Vault tour, where you'll see over 250 automobiles from around the world
  • Discover classic cars from six different regions and immerse yourself in the global history of the automobile
  • Explore over 100,000 square feet of automobile exhibits
  • Travel through 120 years of automotive culture and history in the largest automotive museum in the world

Description

The Petersen Automotive Museum is home to one of the largest collections of automobiles in the world. Combine an admission ticket to current exhibits spanning 25 galleries with a guided tour of the famous "Vault", which features over 250 vehicles from the late 1800s to the present day. Exhibits include historic and classic cars, including a 1910 Ford Model T Roadster and the 1981 Delorean "Time Machine" from the iconic film "Back to the Future".

With this ticket, you will have access to the main exhibits featuring 25 rooms over 3 floors of automotive history. The various exhibits feature classic and vintage cars spanning 120 years. Enjoy interactive teaching exhibits, providing fun for the whole family. The museum’s central focus is on the history of automobiles and on the Los Angeles car culture as it has evolved over time.

The 90-minute "Vault" tour guides you through a special exhibit in the basement of the museum. This exclusive exhibit is where the most iconic and rare cars, motorcycles, and trucks are kept, which you won’t see anywhere else.  The Vault features over 250 classic automobiles, such as turn-of-the-twentieth-century cars, head-of-state cars, supercars, award-winning hot rods, cars that pushed the boundaries of innovation, and many other surprises.

Good to know before you go
  • No food or beverages allowed on the exhibit floors
  • No smoking allowed in the museum
  • Backpacks, food, and drink are not allowed in the Vault
  • Photography and video are not permitted in the Vault
  • Children under 10 not permitted on Vault Tours
  • Please note that the time you choose is the time of your Vault Tour; you may show up anytime during opening hours to redeem your general admission ticket
  • Vault closes at 2:30 PM to the public self-guided tour
  • Self-parking is available in the museum structure ($17 per car); 3 EV charging ports are available for electric cars
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-61 years
  • Seniors
    62-99 years
  • Youth
    12-17 years
  • Children
    0-11 years
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