Petersen Automotive Museum Tickets with The Vault
From €45 per personAdmission is valid during opening hours for the day. The Vault itself takes around 90 minutes.Final booking with external provider
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Petersen Automotive Museum Tickets with The Vault

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From €45 per person vehicles in The Vault

With Petersen Automotive Museum tickets with The Vault, you can explore all 25 galleries before heading downstairs to a special collection of more than 250 historic, classic, movie-related and unusual vehicles.

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⚡ Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance · Check availability and the final price for your chosen date before booking.

Before booking, check opening hours, availability, access conditions and the final price for your chosen date. Free cancellation is listed up to 24 hours in advance, subject to the conditions shown when booking.

✔ General admission to 25 galleries across three floors
✔ Self-guided access to The Vault
✔ More than 250 vehicles in the additional collection
✔ Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • Car enthusiasts
  • Families with children aged 10 and over
  • Movie-car fans
  • Visitors interested in Los Angeles automotive culture

How long does it take?

Admission is valid during opening hours for the day. The Vault itself takes around 90 minutes.

What's included?

  • General admission to the Petersen Automotive Museum
  • Access to current exhibitions
  • Access to 25 galleries across three floors
  • Self-guided entry to The Vault
  • More than 250 vehicles in The Vault

Is it worth it?

Yes, especially if The Vault is an important part of your visit. The activity has a 4.8/5 rating from 349 reviews, while value for money is rated 4.6/5. If you only want to see the main galleries, standard admission may be enough.

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Choose this option if you genuinely want to enter The Vault. Its approximately 90-minute visit adds more than 250 vehicles to the standard museum experience.

25 galleriesExplore the Petersen Automotive Museum's current exhibitions across three floors.
The VaultHead into the basement to discover an additional collection of more than 250 vehicles.
Historic and movie carsSee classic cars, supercars and vehicles connected with films and famous personalities.
Flexible bookingBook with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and a reserve now, pay later option when available.

📖 What to see with Petersen Automotive Museum tickets with The Vault

The Petersen Automotive Museum covers roughly 120 years of automotive history across 25 galleries on three floors. Exhibits include vintage and classic cars, supercars, motorcycles, hot rods, celebrity-related vehicles and cars made famous by film and popular culture.

Notable examples include a 1910 Ford Model T Roadster and the 1981 DeLorean transformed into the time machine from Back to the Future. Visitors also mention Aston Martin and Fast & Furious-related displays.

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Vintage cars, classics and supercars

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Motorcycles, hot rods and unusual vehicles

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Movie cars and popular-culture icons

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The main advantage of these tickets is being able to combine the standard museum galleries with The Vault.

The exhibits combine automotive history, design, popular culture and famous movie vehicles. 25 galleries

The Vault: more than 250 additional vehicles

The Vault is located in the basement of the Petersen Automotive Museum and contains more than 250 additional vehicles. If you want a more complete Los Angeles car museum experience, this access is the main feature that sets the ticket apart from standard admission.

The visit is self-guided, takes around 90 minutes and includes audio content accessed using a QR code.

250+ vehicles 90 minutes QR audio guide Self-guided access

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The main advantage of these tickets is being able to combine the standard museum galleries with The Vault.

This option makes most sense if you already plan to visit the Petersen and want to see much more of its collection. The upgrade is particularly worthwhile when The Vault is a priority.

4.8/5rating
349reviews
1 dayduration
250+vehicles in The Vault

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Who is this ticket best for?

It is particularly worthwhile for serious car fans, movie-car enthusiasts and visitors interested in Los Angeles automotive culture.

Families with children aged 10 and over may also enjoy the highly visual and interactive exhibits. If you only want the cheapest museum ticket, have little interest in cars or plan a short visit, standard admission without The Vault may offer better value.

The Vault expands the visit with a much larger portion of the Petersen collection. The Vault

Booking, price and conditions

General admission + The Vault access

From €45 per person

The listed price starts from €45 per person. Admission is valid during museum opening hours for the day and includes both the main galleries and The Vault.

PriceFrom €45 per person
Duration1 day
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
AccessibilityWheelchair accessible
AgeNot suitable for children under 10
Meeting point6060 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90036
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Practical information before booking

You can start your visit at any time during opening hours. Comfortable shoes are recommended, and this option is best booked if you specifically want to explore The Vault.

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible. Smoking is prohibited, and you should check access conditions and the restriction for children under 10 before booking.

Car enthusiasts Movie-car fans Families with children aged 10+ Automotive history fans
The Petersen combines historic cars, classics, supercars and vehicles made famous by film. Automotive history

❓ Frequently asked questions

Are Petersen Automotive Museum tickets with The Vault worth it?
Yes, particularly for car enthusiasts and anyone who wants to see a much larger part of the Petersen Automotive Museum collection.
How long does the visit take?
The ticket is valid during museum opening hours for the day. The Vault itself takes around 90 minutes.
Can I cancel?
Yes. The activity lists free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, subject to the conditions shown when booking.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Is there an age restriction?
The activity is listed as not suitable for children under 10. Check this restriction before booking.

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Explore the Petersen and add The Vault to your visit

If you want to explore the Petersen Automotive Museum's 25 galleries and add a special collection of more than 250 vehicles, this ticket provides a more complete visit than standard admission.

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