Petersen Museum Store

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Pop's and I had such an awesome time here at the Petersen Museum, we came here during covid times when they somehow loosened the restrictions, I have to say, the museum did what they possibly can to assure everyone's safety, the staff are extremely nice and helpful especially to an inquisitive museum buff like myself... most of all their car collection makes me wanna weep - they are absolutely wonderful, a classic car enthusiast paradise! Parking is plenty, just make sure to book your visit well ahead of time for an expedient entry! Overall, I really enjoyed my visit here and for sure will be back to visit the lower level exhibit. read more

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Cindy A.

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5 years ago

The museum was fun and a great walk. Learned a lot new things about cars I didn't know. Though our group did pay for the VIP Tour, BUT I have to say it was pretty boring. Our tour guide was informative, but he was putting us to sleep. We would stay too long in some areas, which 2 of the people we were with have bad knees which hurts them when they stay too long in areas. We didn't finish the tour for that reason, we had the security guy walk us out. read more

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Zulema P.

8 years ago

Lots of great stuff. Cristina was amazing! Great customer service. Recommend this stop. read more

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Audrey C.

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Great store to browse around and prices for Petersen branded merchandise is relatively reasonably priced! They also have mm branded merchandise/toys but the prices for a lot of them are jacked up. I like that they have exhibit specific merchandise. read more

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Justine S.

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9 years ago

What I liked a lot about this souvenir store was the insane amount of toy cars they had. It was really cool, like another mini car museum. They also had lots of other random items (key chains, apparel, chocolate) and glossy coffee table books. I didn't buy anything but it would be a great place to buy a car toy for a young kid. read more

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Michael O.

8 years ago

Great experience, friendly staff, awesome selection! Love coming here they have an awesome selection of books and model cars! read more

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JoAnn S.

7 years ago

My sister and I visited for the Hollywood Dream Machines exhibit and we LOVED it! We also enjoyed all of the other exhibits. The races cars are beautiful pieces of machinery. Everything is dIsplayed beautifully and well labeled. I have recommended the Petersen to everyone at work. read more

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Stephanie Y.

7 years ago

Love the store so much! My kids got extremely happy while seeing the selections of car toys they have! We brought three lovely cars home. Nice trip! read more

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Gee R.

7 years ago

Julian was very helpful at the store finding the right product I needed. It's a great store for collectibles, gifts and just picking something you like. They have cars that are salt and pepper shakers which are super adorable! Must visit! read more

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Ella K.

7 years ago

Awesome store! So many fun things to see and buy! I definitely recommend coming to the museum and checking out the store on your way out! You can buy some awesome replicas of the cool cars you see! read more

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Linda P.

8 years ago

Great store! Friendly staff especially Christina! I purchased more just because it's such a great gift shop. Thanks fir the service! We came all the way from Cincinnati , Ohio. read more

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Junbo Z.

7 years ago

It very good we are all happy buying shirts and car models. And we can get free parkinh for over 75 dollar purchase

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Jennifer C.

8 years ago

Awesome merch and Cristina is very helpful. Great back to school tees and super Honda backpacks. Wish I lived in Cali.

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Oliver C.

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It's in the amazing Peterson museum. Lots of rare merchandise. I love the variety of toy cars.

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Kevin L.

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8 years ago

I'm a car photographer and car buff and I'm always in search for great die cast models to shoot. I should have figured that a car museum would have a great selection of quality die cast cars. The prices for the specific ones I was looking for were better than what I was finding on amazon too. If you're looking for collectibles, here is the place to go! read more

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Loewen R.

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8 years ago

This store has really great items for auto enthusiasts! Just collectibles and items that remind you of classic and modern automobiles from past to present. The staff here is very friendly and helpful too! I definitely must see and stop by when you are around LA, SoCal. read more

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Seth C.

8 years ago

An awesome store experience!! Fantastic toys and assistance!! A nice way to end the museum.

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Eric M.

8 years ago

I finally got to stop by here. And was so happy to see they have a store. And everyone there was so helpful. Cristina was also helpful with the fitting room. read more

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Cal P.

8 years ago

A lot to choose from. Kids loved it. The whole family can enjoyed the whole day here.

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伯雍

7 years ago

Great museum and store has nice layout. Bought a Bugatti model that shows in the museum as well.

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Trish R.

7 years ago

JULIAN is amazing. Love this store and the huge selection of memorabilia. The museum is one of the best I e seen read more

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Polina B.

8 years ago

Great selection of small cars, good price on Christmas ornaments. Great store after visiting the museum

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Diane C.

8 years ago

Awesome staff very helpful and friendly. Great selection and enjoyable experience. Please stop in to the store if you are in Los Angeles!!!! read more

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Teri G.

7 years ago

Filled with awesome hard to fine automotive treasures. Tons of cool toys and stuff you never knew you needed! posters, clothing and even validates your parking with purchase! read more

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Matthew T.

8 years ago

Found some awesome books and Marquette characters I can't find anywhere else's. I highly recommend this museum and the store

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Ralph C.

8 years ago

I was like a kid in a candy store... the place is awesome, and the guys provided "God-Like" service... The cars & museum are cool, but the store is better! read more

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Hitomi K.

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8 years ago

Wonderful store to get car toys for the holidays! Service and information was great from the employees!

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Kath R.

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8 years ago

As an original 200 we love the Peterson and the Museum Store! We always go back! Great place for gifts!

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Stacey R.

8 years ago

The museum store staff was so helpful! Christina greeted us with a smile when we walked in. The security guards were very friendly also. I've never seen so many cars for sale in one place. AND, we get a AAA discount. read more

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Dalia I.

8 years ago

What an amazing store! The merchandise was excellent and the service was great! Thank you for all your help!

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Rishabh S.

8 years ago

Daniel was a great customer service person and the store offered a great selection of gifts. Definitely recommend buying from here.

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Nayeli H.

8 years ago

great customer service. cristina was an awesome clerk and helped us find what we were looking for

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Gurajit G.

7 years ago

Great customer service and stuff I've never seen even online. Awesome!! I'd highly recommend it for any car enthusiast in your life. Presents for day and prices are fair!! read more

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Deidree G.

7 years ago

Great customer service and Daniel was nice. They have great Porsche shirts and a fabulous collection of toy cars.

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jay k.

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8 years ago

this is the best museum store ever. a lot of merchendise and car models and toy. this is the best museum store ever. a lot of merchendise and car models and toy. read more

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Jenny R.

8 years ago

This store is a joke, they get 1 Star because I had to choose something. Not only is everything overpriced employee Christina P sits there looking as if she is in pain or hates her job. Each one of my kids made a purchase with their birthday money, one of them forgot theirs so I went out to the car for it. As my husband waited for us he paid for parking until I reminded him it was supposed to be free since we spent over $75 in the store. Granted yes that was his mistake but we went back to the store for the last purchase I asked if they could take $ off our transaction or somehow get our $ back and Christina sends me to the front desk. I asked her how come she didn't say anything knowing I wS coming back and she has no words. Of course front desk says nothing other than there is no manager available? And tried to direct me to security.,. So let me get this straight ... all that $$ sitting in the museum and you're telling me you have no manager? Doesn't sound right to me, went back to the store by then another person was there to help he says I can take something off the transaction I said that's fine (thinking he was going to give us something to make up the $15) I let the transaction get done only to realize yes he gave the $ back but didn't give my husband the item free!? So in the end we were still out the parking $... so frustrating. First and last time to go there. Museum was nice but for that price I did expect a bit more. Let's just say the lack of customer service and how security follows those of us with kids around left me not ever wanting to come back. Once in a lifetime experience I guess (literally)! read more

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Stephanie G.

8 years ago

My 3 year old loves the store for its car book and hot wheels selection! Great choice for holiday and birthday presents including Santa presents! read more

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Hongming Z.

8 years ago

Great store that has many hard to find collections of toys and books! Right now it even had Porsche collections that's offered during a limited time. read more

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John K.

8 years ago

Great place to shop for the car guy or gal in your family. Friendly helpful people. The tours are great, but you'll need to comeback again to see all. read more

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More info about Petersen Museum Store

6060 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Mid-Wilshire
Directions
(323) 964-6328
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http://Petersenstore.org

Hours

What time does Petersen Museum Store open?

Petersen Museum Store opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Petersen Museum Store close?

Petersen Museum Store closes at 6:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Petersen Museum Store take Bitcoin?

No, Petersen Museum Store does not take Bitcoin.

Does Petersen Museum Store take credit cards?

Yes, Petersen Museum Store takes credit cards.

Indoor Amenities

Does Petersen Museum Store allow dogs?

No, Petersen Museum Store does not allow dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Petersen Museum Store have bike parking?

Yes, Petersen Museum Store has bike parking.

Does Petersen Museum Store have parking?

Yes, Petersen Museum Store has parking options. Garage Parking

Other Amenities

Is Petersen Museum Store wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Petersen Museum Store is wheelchair accessible.

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Specialties

The Petersen Store, the one stop shop for any auto enthusiast, is located within the Petersen Automotive Museum's lobby. While the Petersen Store is part of the Petersen Automotive Museum, admissions to the museum is not required to enter the store. Parking is free for the first 30 minutes or free all day with a total purchase of $75 from the Petersen Store.

History

Established in 1994.

Petersen Automotive Museum's mission statement: To explore and present the history of the automobile and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angeles as a prime example.

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Review Highlights - Petersen Museum Store

“I have to say, we were, indeed, more than happy with our time at the store, due in most part to Julian.”

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Brick & Mortar

Great selection and friendly staff!…read more I enjoyed the curated selection and quality of their products! It can be a bit pricey, but nothing unreasonable. I popped in 15 min before closing and Julien welcomed us in and helped me find some shorts. We landed on the 2eros bondi shorts and I was on my way! After wearing it out, I realized I wanted to size it up. I came back 5 days later and thankfully Julien was there again to help me with an exchange! Quick, easy, and great service!

Great, classy but reasonable clothes, amazing staff…read more I spilled on my shirt at Tail o' the Pup right before a big party around the corner, and ran in here to get a hopefully not $200 shirt to wear for the night. Julien the stylist was amazing, and found me a beautiful shirt for $35. He gave me style tips, dating tips, and I ended up picking up a great black chain and also a nice wallet made out of audio cassettes(!). Great store, great people, and esp Julien was a lifesaver! Street parking

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Douglas Fir

I was able to get a good selection of clothing from Jon. He sends me pictures and prices at least…read moreonce a year when I ask about what's new. I purchased most clothing online and Jon always gets the order right. He's very helpful and friendly.

This is one of the Best Men's boutique's in California. All of the clothing brands are high quality…read moreand carefully chosen by Jon the owner. Jon is an amazing retailer and truly understands the art of full service! I highly recommend this store and please say hello for me!!

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Staff are AMAZING, clothing is INCREDIBLE quality, you can see the attention to detail in every…read moreitem, and staff literally told me they love working there and love Nick Holiday because he is talented, passionate, and awesome. DO NOT go shopping literally anywhere else -- Holiday is one of the ONLY brands that actually care about the production of their clothes and genuinely care about their loyal fans. Been buying and following this brand for almost a decade and have been EXTREMELY impressed with this new exciting direction they are heading in.

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DOPE

We came on 4th of July, everything on the strip was pretty much closed but DOPE was open!…read more Super clean shop. Love the energy, employees were helpful and friendly. Love the mural on the wall, perfect for selfies. We bought 2 shirts from there, good quality. Will def come back for more gear. Thanks

Let's get something straight. I do not look like or dress like I belong in DOPE. I was simply…read moreaccompanying my cousins who were not fluent in English. Nonetheless, the staff (all gorgeous btw) were warm and welcoming without judgment. The store is spacious with a solid selection of shirts, hats, shoes and jewelry. Parking is available on the street or in the neighborhood behind Fairfax. This place is true to its name. Everything is soooo sick! Kinda pricy to look this good, but if you think it's worth it....IT'S WORTH IT.

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A.P.C.

This is the brand's stunning flagship location featuring a sun-drenched architectural layout and a…read morebeautiful interior courtyard. I love the premium aesthetic of this store. I really appreciate the stylist, Jordan. She is always for going far out of her way to provide exceptional, attentive customer service. I highly recommend for mature men because its design philosophy aligns perfectly with sophisticated style: timeless silhouettes, zero loud logos, and high-quality fabrics that project effortless class. Definitely LA style!

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Kith

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Junyu K.

8 years ago

The museum is awesome. The car collection is very attractive. The museum helps me explore and present the history of the automotive and its impact on American life and culture using Los Angela's as the prime example. I would come again. Julian was nice and patient to help me purchase the car model. If u guys want the same toy car's model. Come to the store! read more

C R.

8 years ago

Every car enthusiast needs to visit the museum for all the cars they have and don't forget your camera! Then make sure you head down to the gift shop and be a kid again. They have all the coolest model toy cars and apparel. When coming into the museum store, make sure you ask for Julian. He was a great help and I walked out as a happy customer. read more

Michael T.

8 years ago

Awesome store! Full of car related merchandise! Has many hot wheel toys and die cast replicas. They also have many car related shirts. Julian Canada was really helpful too and was able to assist me with many of question and was patience with me. The store is also open to the public so you don't have to buy a admission to enter the store. read more

Ally T.

8 years ago

They carry automotive related products and the best selection of model cars! All three showrooms host a nice variety of cars from all generations of car enthusiasts. They also have rooms with videos of how cars are designed and models of cars that haven't been produced. read more

Javier S.

8 years ago

Excellent shop troné of the best auto museums in the country. Great die cast selection with some hard to find models from Hot Wheels, Greenlight and others. Like a candy store for gearheads. Cristina was extremely friendly and helpful. A must see while you're in LA. read more

David K.

8 years ago

The staff is great, knowledgeable, and very helpful. There was a particular shirt I saw on their website, and the gentleman found it for me in the sea of others. Great book collection. Don't leave your chargecards at home when you visit. You'll spend money. read more

Senay K.

8 years ago

Wow what a great experience here in the store was treated to the best of hospitality courtesy to a kind worker here by the name of Cristina who helped me decide which auto related phone case would make me look best. read more

Vanessa G.

8 years ago

Very wonderful customer service and a very well organized store!! Great store for people to go for toys and etc, especially to buy car loving products for any people you love. They will be increasing toy products!! read more

Eun Jung S.

7 years ago

this place is cool for who likes car especialy classic car. you can see manyyyy kinds of car even you can buy hotwheel as good price. so if you like car and have a child, here is good place to watch read more

Ethan C.

116

8 years ago

My visit , to the museum was good but the shop was amazing! The staff were very friendly and were able to help me out! We even got a 10% discount because we visited the vault! read more

Brandon C.

8 years ago

Good stuff. Interesting products. I enjoyed walking around seeing the stuff. They have a lot of nice books and small car collectibles. Worth a visit if you're here. read more

Cheryl S.

8 years ago

Love this place!!! Definitely recommend!!! Cristina was helpful in the store!!! Love all the cars!!! Spend the extra money to see the vault!!! So much history!!! read more

Felix G.

7 years ago

the collection of their clothing and die cast models is awsome. they also have great gifts for car enthusiasts. daniel the prime salesrep was very helpful. read more

Jennie M.

8 years ago

Pop culture merchandise, excellent assortment of soveneir shirts, patches, car lovers dream. Christina & Julian were very helpful! Worth the trip here! read more

Cesar V.

8 years ago

Amazing store love the collection of toy cars, clothing and memorabilia. Hit myself several hot wheels, a poster, and some great pins. Very awesome read more

Jeremy C.

8 years ago

We received fantastic service from Cristina and Daniel. It had some great merchandise and would recommend a visit when coming to the museum.

Mark S.

8 years ago

Great Museum! The museum store is awesome! Julian was excellent and helped me out with my purchase and was very accommodating and helpful!

Lyndell M.

8 years ago

This is an excellent store, lots of selection for the family, toys, cars. everything you need, and great customer service from Julian!!!!

Xiang L.

135

8 years ago

Amazing model and a perfect gift for my friend. Amazing expreience here! Learnt so much knowledge about auto history and car design.

Perry W.

8 years ago

Great gift shop! We found a lot of unique toys and cars! You don't need to pay admission to the museum. You can just come to shop.

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