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Show Car - $45 | Members - $31.50
Includes: 1 Show Car Spot, 1 Exclusive Poster, 1 General Museum Admission, Free Parking Included
General - $25
Includes: 1 General Museum Admission, Free Parking (while supplies last), Exclusive Poster
Spectator - Free SOLD OUT
Includes: Free Parking (while supplies last), Bagels & Coffee
Please Note, when purchasing tickets, ensure you have “Email me with News and Offers” selected to receive additional event information
Meal Ticket
Onigiri & Boba - $20
Includes: Two Onigiri. and one Boba Tea drink
About the Event
The Japanese Car Cruise-In stands as a cornerstone in the Petersen Museum's annual lineup of events, drawing in thousands of JDM enthusiasts and aficionados each year.
From time-attackers to showstoppers and custom builds, the event promises an impressive showcase of JDM legends spanning several floors of the Petersen Garage. Car enthusiasts from across California flock to Los Angeles for this renowned show, eager to display their prized vehicles and share in the culture and history of Japanese automotive excellence.
The Petersen Store will also be open for those hoping to go home with something special to remember the day. To see what the store has to offer click here.
Japanese Make Show-Cars Only in the Showcase Area.
Members Benefit
Petersen Members enjoy 30% Off Show car tickets, free parking, and receive a complimentary exclusive poster for attending this event. 20% off retail and Early Access to the Museum starting at 8am!
Please Contact membership@petersen.org for your Promo Code. Not a Member? Join Today!
Education Booth
At the education booth for this event, meet Nadine Sachiko Hsu, author of Sachiko & The Bully, for a special book signing next to her drift car!
Her books will be available at the retail booth nearby, and she will be doing a special book reading during Reading Roadsters in the Discovery Center at 12:30pm!
Nadine was among the first women in the U.S. to pursue professional drifting, competing in the Formula Drift Series from 2002-2006 with 14 sponsor-backed cars. As the founder of Drifting Pretty and a stunt double in Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, she has championed women in motorsports. Inspired by her passion for empowering women, she wrote “Sachiko Goes Racing,” a children’s book that encourages kids to chase their dreams, no matter how unconventional. Today, she is an entrepreneur running a luxury portrait studio and accounting firm, while still enjoying drifting and spending time with her family.
Event FAQs
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We send out instructions to all show cars the Friday before the event around 5 PM - 6 PM. Note: If you did not sign up for more info or news during the purchase, you will not receive an email. If you’d like to receive additional information, sign up for our newsletter or reach out to info@petersen.org no later then the Friday before the event.
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All our cruise-ins provide water, coffee, and light snacks. In order to be sure we can accommodate everyone, we ask that you sign up for this event. Even if you’re spectating. We also send out alternative parking solutions, bus routes and more for those coming to the event.
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For those wanting to display a vehicle as a show car - it must be a Japanese make vehicle, either domestic or imported. Those who bring vehicles that do not fit within these guidelines will not be allowed to park in the show car area until after the event, regardless of what ticket was purchased.
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Please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@petersen.org for more questions!
