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We warmly welcome and deeply appreciate gifts of every variety. Your generous contribution to the Petersen Automotive Museum plays a vital role in shaping captivating exhibits, enriching education programs, safeguarding both 2D and 3D artifacts, digitizing our extensive archive, and expanding the influence and accessibility of car culture.
Make your impact on automotive preservation, education, and culture.
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Donate a Vehicle or Artifact
Over the last three years, the Petersen has received over 100 vehicle donations. These donations benefit future generations and allow us to educate the public using new stories.
Vehicle donations are tax-deductible and preserve your car-collecting legacy! If you want to learn more about car donations, please call (323) 964-6380.
We appreciate all donation inquiries and are happy to help with your philanthropic wishes.
For vehicle donations, please call (323) 964-6380
For artifacts and automobilia donations, please call (323) 964-6336
More Ways to Give
Planned Giving
Gift plans can create opportunities for you as well as for the Petersen Automotive Museum. It’s important that the gift is right for you and your family, and there are many options from which to choose.
Recognizing that this is a very sensitive topic that deserves care and consideration, for planned gifts and donations of stock and mutual funds.
Please Email Anna Song at asong@petersen.org or call 323-964-6377
Corporate & Partnership
Through corporate support, the museum can expand its educational programs, curate innovative exhibitions, and preserve automotive history for future generations. These partnerships not only benefit the museum but also provide corporations with unique opportunities for brand exposure, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.
Please email Luna Bondesan at lbondesan@petersen.org for more information.
Donate Your Time
Volunteering your time at the museum is a rewarding way to share your passion for automotive history with a global audience. By dedicating your time and expertise, you can engage with hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world, enriching their museum experience through guided tours, educational workshops, and interactive exhibits.
Please email Max Tufeld at mtufeld@petersen.org or Learn more about Volunteering >
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Plan your next trip to the Petersen Museum! Hundreds of vehicles, history and the future of automotive awaits.