This museum doesn't simply display cars, it features them in interesting settings like an old garage, a car showroom, or outside a California house of the 50's. It also relates how the car affected other areas of life like public transport (or the lack of it), drive-in restaurants and movies, the history of gas pumps and gas stations, etc. Besides... more

I am NOT AT ALL interested in cars, but I thought that this place was wonderful. I went because it had a good write-up in a travel-guide, and I was in a mood to do some sights that I would not normally dream of visiting (e.g. the Ronald Reagan Library at Simi Valley). I went with a female friend (who... more

Robert Petersen published a lot of the magazine titles hobbyists and enthusiasts read for years. It is only fitting that this museum carries his name. Unlike other car museums, this is not merely a collection of cars on display. Rather, most cars are set in dioramas, which give the viewer an insight into the connection between the automobile and Southern... more

First off we were impressed because the location is easy to find and there is plenty of parking around the building at parking meters. We only paid about $2 to leave out car for about 2 hours and we're glad we did because the parking attached to the museum was $8. We used our AAA discount so for 2 adults... more

Absolutely horrible experience. An employee told us that our child could not touch the guard rail around an exhibit. It seemed like the workers followed you around making sure that you didn't sneeze on any of the cars. I'm an avid car guy and was totally disgusted with this joint due to the attitude of the employees. I will not... more

Visited here in October 2006. We called in on a Sunday morning at 9.30am, opening time. No crowds, so great to take time to see everything. I wanted to see the original TV show Batmobile and was not disappointed. Herbie the Love Bug, Jack Lemons car from Around the World in 80 days amongst others. more

Visited the Petersen Automotive Museum in February 2005 with my wife and 3 kids. The Petersen has succeeded to explain the evolution of the Car the impact on our culture. Perfect Car museum for families. more

アメリカのミュージアムなのでアメリカ車が多いですが、いわゆる博物館的な実生活から離れた車が多いわけではなく、生活に近い車... more