Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Scott Dixon and Al Unser Sr. were brought together for “An Evening of Legends” on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016 and race cars formerly driven by each honoree are now on display in the Petersen Museum’s lobby. Los Angeles, Calif. (April 13, 2016) – Legendary IndyCar drivers Mario Andretti, Michael Andretti, Scott…
For the first time The Petersen’s Japanese Car Cruise-In and Super Street’s legendary Tech Meet will converge at the all-new Petersen Automotive Museum. See hundreds of rare, historic and highly modified Japanese cars, meet the Super Street staff and tour the museum on April 3, 2016. Los Angeles, Calif. (March, 2016) – The Petersen Automotive Museum…
Los Angeles, Calif. (December 3, 2015) – After a 14-month total transformation that shrouded the exterior with ribbons of stainless steel and an interior packed with priceless vehicles and cutting-edge technology, the Petersen Automotive Museum at the gateway of Los Angeles’ famed Museum Row has reopened on time, on budget and packed with hundreds of…
Following a 13-month total transformation and $125 million capital campaign, the beloved Los Angeles institution will unveil the museum of the future this December. Los Angeles, Calif. (October 2015) – The museum of the future will arrive in early December, when the Petersen re-opens its doors. Featuring some of the world’s most valuable and significant…
“AirTalk,” the popular NPR show, recently did an informative segment at the Petersen Automotive Museum. Show host Larry Mantle interviewed Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry Karges and Curator Leslie Kendall about the current World’s Greatest Sports Coupes display and the limited-engagement exhibit of cars formerly owned by actor Steve McQueen. The 10-minute show also…
Click here to check out the video! As experts in automotive public relations, Kahn Media is no stranger to Jay Leno’s Garage. After months of strategizing and coordinating with Jay’s team on which car of the Petersen Automotive Museum’s extensive collection he’d like to film with, the Jaguar XKSS, formerly owned by Steve McQueen, was…
America’s favorite pony car turned 50 and to celebrate, the Petersen Automotive Museum hosted Mustang Madness—a weekend jam packed with festivities including an all-Mustang car show, a sneak peak of the 2015 Mustang before it hits the showroom floor, tours of the Mustangs Forever: 50 Years of a Legend exhibit, and fun for the whole…
The Petersen Automotive Museum has invited twelve of the world’s most well-known car collectors, drivers and designers to each choose what they consider the best two-seat, fixed-roof high performance car of all time for The World’s Greatest Sports Coupes, a new exhibit opening on April 10. Made possible by Jaguar in celebration of the launch…