Petersen Automotive Museum

Celebrates L.A.'s Car Culture


6060 Wilshire Boulevard
At Fairfax
Los Angeles, CA
90036

Neighborhood: Hollywood

Phone: +1 323 930 2277
Fax: +1 323 930 6642
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Aside from development deals, Petersen Automotive Museum is probably best known for its love of wheels. This museum chronicles the simpatico relationship of Angelenos and their cars, housing more than 150 models from classics to hot rods in its permanent galleries. It also hosts year-round special exhibitions. Of special interest to families is the Children's Discovery Center, which offers hands-on interactive exhibits.

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On the Web: www.petersen.org/default.cfm?docid=1066

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southern california native
the best musuem in southern california. What people are to Manhatten, automobiles are to L.A. The mu...
Reviewed by:jjohnsonjasmine from Banning, CA on Mar 16 2007


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A museum for the rest of us.
Unexpectantly cool! The car is just as much a part of LA as the beaches, and this place takes you fr...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! User from Long Beach, CA on Dec 13 2004

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