Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles

The Petersen Automotive Museum is a Los Angeles attraction that car and motorcycle enthusiasts won't want to miss. One of the best museums in the city, this place is all about things that go, and checking out some amazing vehicles isn't the only allure. Visitors to the Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles can also learn all about the history of the automobile, as well as get a better understanding about the impact that cars have had on modern culture.

A car museum in Los Angeles seems so appropriate, as this city of freeways is very much attached to the automobile industry. The museum didn't open until 1994, which pleased many locals who had been pining for one for decades. It is named for Robert Petersen, who is credited with creating Motor Trend and Hot Rod magazines. While it may have taken a while for locals to get their car museum in Los Angeles, the wait was well worth it. The 300,000-square-foot Petersen Automotive Museum is one of the largest automotive museums in the world, and it displays more than 200 cars and motorcycles. These cars and motorcycles range from classic to futuristic models, and they are displayed in a convenient chronological order.

In addition to some of the most fascinating cars and motorcycles on the face of the earth, the Petersen Automotive Museum Los Angeles also boasts a fun interactive floor where visitors can learn about things like how a car works. Formerly housed in the Natural History Museum, the Petersen Automotive Museum now occupies a historic department store building at 6060 Wilshire Boulevard. The museum caters to all ages, and the ticket prices are reasonable. For those who are interested, a variety of two-hour tours can be enjoyed at the Petersen Automotive Museum, and they only add extra depth to the experience. As for operating hours, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The interactive Discovery Center closes two hours prior to the rest of the museum.