| Our mission | The Petersen Automotive Museum is dedicated to the exploration and presentation of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as the prime example. |
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Petersen Automotive Museum
| Ways to help |
Discovery Center AssistantEngage with families as they explore the hands-on experiences inside the Cars Mechanical Institute at the Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center, designed through a groundbreaking partnership with Disney / Pixar. Help them learn more about the science behind cars, design their own personalized race car, or get inspired at one of the art and design stations.Gallery InterpreterGo on a journey of discovery with museum visitors as they experience the Petersen galleries. Chat. Share car stories. Ask questions. Make connections. And explore the art, industry, and history of the car together by engaging guests in conversational learning.School Visit GuideTake students on a journey of exploration by facilitating fun, hands-on, and interactive educational experiences at the brand new Petersen Automotive Museum. Partner with fellow volunteer educators to lead gallery talks, science and engineering demos, arts and crafts activities, and so much more for K-12 students visiting on a field trip. |
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| How you help | Volunteering at the Petersen is an excellent way to experience the museum, interact with visitors from around the world, and help support the community. The Museum’s Education Team seeks enthusiastic, outgoing, and dedicated people to join our team of volunteers, the Pit Crew. |
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| About us | On June 11, 1994, Margie and Robert E. Petersen fulfilled a long-time dream when they became founding benefactors to start the Petersen Automotive Museum, donating $5 million to the Los Angeles County National History Museum. Today, the Petersen Automotive Museum stands as the nation’s premiere automotive museum, serving hundred's of thousands of visitors each year. Encompassing more than 100,000 square feet, its exhibits feature more than 150 rare and classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. |
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The car chase between James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) and Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) in the film GOLDENEYE (1995) marked the first time in 30 years that audiences had seen the iconic Aston Martin DB5 in a Bond film.
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Have you stopped by and seen our latest exhibition? If not, come see Around the World on Two Wheels: Highlights from the Barber Collection!
Some of time and the world and time's most iconic motorcycles on display for you to feast your eyes upon 🏍️
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Happy Birthday to the legend, Steve McQueen! 🎉
The museum just took delivery of his personal Porsche 930 Turbo. Oh yeah, new exhibit on the way 👀
Denise McCluggage was an American auto racing driver, journalist, author and photographer. She was a pioneer of equality for women, in motorsports as well as in journalism. She remains as a shining example for females who wonder if a woman really can “make it in a man’s world.”
In support of students impacted by the union labor strike, we will be offering free general admission to all LAUSD students under 17 from Tuesday, March 21 through Thursday, March 23. Tickets are only available onsite at any ticket counter.
Full Details: https://loom.ly/M23Ku60
