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Child and Youth Tickets are Free All Day on April 18th!
Available in-person at the Museum Only. Vault Not Included.
About the Event
Join us for Pato Day at the Petersen Museum on April 18th! This special event offers free admission all day for kids and youth under 18 (In-Person Only at the Museum). At 11 am, don't miss the chance to hear from the renowned professional driver, Pato O'Ward, as he shares insights into his remarkable journey in the NTT IndyCar series and his role as the reserve McLaren Formula 1 Driver.
Capture unforgettable moments with Pato, awesome photo opportunities, and so much more. Plus, kids can enjoy a host of exclusive activities tailored just for them, ensuring a day filled with excitement and inspiration. Join us as we celebrate the thrill of motorsports and the accomplishments of a true racing icon.
Note: Pato O’ward leaves at 12 PM - but we have activities, photo ops, and more all day!
About Pato O’Ward
McLaren's reserve driver for the 2024 Formula 1 season, Pato O’Ward, boasts an illustrious career spanning five seasons in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. Hailing originally from Mexico and raised in San Antonio, O’Ward has garnered notable achievements, including clinching the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in the Prototype Challenge class, securing victory twice in his class at the prestigious Rolex 24 At Daytona, and triumphing as a Prototype Challenge class winner at the 12 Hours of Sebring. Furthermore, he distinguished himself as the 2018 INDY NXT by Firestone champion. Beyond the racetrack, O’Ward indulges his interests in sushi, karting, boxing, and weight training.