The Petersen Automotive Museum will reopen to the public on Thursday, March 25, 2021, with new exhibits, new vehicles, and a new schedule of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. To
The museum will follow the health and safety guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state of California, and the county of Los Angeles to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Staff members and visitors are required to wear protective face coverings. Social distancing guidelines of at least six feet will be enforced with designated entrance and exit signs. There will be designated navigation paths for each exhibit. The museum will also increase the frequency of routine cleaning and offer hand sanitizing stations on each floor. Interactive exhibits including the Forza racing simulators and Discovery Center will remain closed.
“We are excited to welcome visitors back to the museum in a safe and responsible manner,” said Petersen Automotive Museum Executive Director Terry L. Karges. “We cannot thank the healthcare personnel and first responders enough for everything they have done for our community. We hope this small token of our appreciation signals to them how grateful we are to them and their families.”
All tickets must be pre-purchased. Online tickets go live on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. PST. In order to receive complimentary access, health care personnel and first responders will need to reserve tickets online and provide a physical copy of professional verification at museum check-in. Tickets for all visitors must be purchased in advance on the Petersen website, and all guests will be required to wear masks during their visit. For more information about the Petersen Automotive Museum and its exhibits, visit Petersen.org/tickets.
The museum will strictly adhere to safety and social distancing guidelines, and will also offer verified health care workers and first responders complimentary admission for themselves and up to three family members for the remainder of 2021.
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