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Rally + Show Car - $120 | Member - $99
Includes: 1 Show Car Spot, 1 General Museum Admission, Free Parking, 1 Boba + 1 Onigiri, Road Rally Access, and Lunch for 2 in Santa Paula
Gen. Admission - $40 | Member - $19
Includes: 1 General Museum Admission, Free Parking (while supplies last), 1 Boba + 1 Onigiri
Show Car - $60 | Member - $39
Includes: 1 Show Car Spot, 1 General Museum Admission, Free Parking, 1 Boba + 1 Onigiri
Spectator - Free
Includes: Entry to the cruise-in to spectate
Limited Spectator Tickets are still available for Petersen Members. Contact membership@petersen.org to request a ticket.
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Bringing a Motorcycle? Please purchase General Admission or Spectator. A Motorcycle Section will be included in this event.
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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 / Motorcycles Only in the Showcase Area.
Members Benefit
Petersen Members enjoy an exclusive discount on Show Car and General Admission tickets. Members also enjoy 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!
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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The Rally + Show Car ticket includes all of the benefits of the Show Car ticket, in addition to access to our exclusive road rally. Join us for a private collection tour in Santa Paula, as well as lunch for two.
Note: to maintain the privacy of the collection owner, routes will be distributed only to attendees on the day of the rally.
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The rally will depart at 10:30 AM from the Petersen Museum. We will be taking a curated driving route to Santa Paula, followed by a private collection tour and lunch. The rally concludes in the late afternoon.
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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 interested in displaying a vehicle as a show car - it must be a Japanese make vehicle, including both Japanese cars and motorcycles. Those who bring vehicles that do not fit within these guidelines will not be allowed to park in the show car section of the garage until after the event, regardless of what ticket was purchased. For any questions, please email info@petersen.org.
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Please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@petersen.org for more questions!
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