Petersen Automotive Museum
6060 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036, USA
About Petersen Automotive Museum
One of the world's largest automotive museums with over 100 vehicles on display in its 25 galleries. The remaining half of the collection is kept in a vault, located on the basement level of the building. Age restrictions and an admission premium are in effect to view the vault collection.
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