Photo Booth Rental at
Petersen Automotive Museum
Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles, CA · Museum Event Venue
Premium photo booth experiences for weddings, quinceañeras, and events at Petersen Automotive Museum. Latino-owned, bilingual team.
Photo Booth Rental at Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum on Miracle Mile is one of Los Angeles's most architecturally dramatic event venues, offering full museum buyouts for up to 3,000 guests and individual galleries for 100–400, surrounded by world-class automotive exhibits and iconic stainless steel ribbon architecture.
Captured Celebrations has provided photo booth experiences at venues throughout Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles and across Los Angeles County. Our team arrives early to coordinate with venue staff, handles all setup and breakdown, and provides a professional bilingual attendant throughout your rental window — so you can focus on your guests.
We specialize in corporate galas, brand activations, product launches, private events and bring the same attention to detail to every event at Petersen Automotive Museum. Custom print templates designed to match your event aesthetic, instant digital sharing for every guest, and a full post-event digital gallery are all standard.
Venue Setup Notes
Multiple gallery-level event spaces, rooftop terrace, and the Vault — surrounded by rare and historically significant automobiles.
The Petersen has its own parking garage on Wilshire Blvd. Street parking is available on Fairfax Ave. Rideshare pickup/drop-off is available on Wilshire Blvd.
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The Petersen Automotive Museum Experience
The Petersen Automotive Museum on Miracle Mile is one of the most visually striking buildings in Los Angeles. The stainless steel ribbon facade — a complex, curving exoskeleton of polished metal bands that wrap the building's original brick structure — creates an architectural moment that has no equivalent in California. Inside, the museum is a celebration of automotive design: gallery floors holding rare Ferraris, concept cars, celebrity vehicles, and historically significant machines arranged with museum-quality lighting and spatial design. Event spaces at the Petersen exist within this visual context — tables set between rare automobiles, cocktail receptions on gallery floors surrounded by design history, dinner events where the centerpieces are Porsche 917s and pre-war Bugattis. The rooftop terrace offers Wilshire Blvd skyline views. The Vault, the museum's private underground gallery of the most historically significant vehicles, is available for exclusive dinner events and creates a genuinely one-of-a-kind setting.
Capacity: Up to 3,000 guests for full museum buyout; individual galleries accommodate 100–400 guests
Events at Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum's event program is dominated by brand activations, product launches, and corporate galas — the venue's visual drama and automotive cultural weight make it ideal for brands seeking to communicate sophistication, innovation, and design excellence. Automotive brand launches, from domestic manufacturers to European luxury marques, use the museum as a backdrop that lets the cars and the venue tell the same story. Tech company events and entertainment industry galas leverage the Petersen's experiential quality — guests explore the museum as part of the event program. Private events — milestone birthday parties, corporate anniversary celebrations, and high-profile charity fundraisers — choose the Petersen for the exclusivity and visual spectacle of the full buyout experience.
Why a Photo Booth Works at Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum provides the most visually distinctive photo booth backdrops of any event venue in Los Angeles. Placing the Open Air Booth adjacent to a classic Ferrari, a concept car, or the museum's most recognizable exhibits creates photos that guests immediately recognize as special — a keepsake that communicates the uniqueness of the event setting. The 360 Video Booth on the gallery floor creates cinematic content with rare automobiles visible in the background of every revolution — the kind of social video content that communicates brand sophistication for product launches and automotive industry events. The Trading Card Photo Booth is a natural fit for automotive brand activations and car-culture events — the collectible card format references automotive trading cards, and guests leave with a physical branded item that connects to the venue's own collector ethos.
Best Booth Types for This Venue
Open Air Booth — Starting at $475, the Open Air Booth positioned on the gallery floor becomes one of the most memorable photo booth setups in Los Angeles when framed by the Petersen's automotive exhibits. Guests photograph against rare vehicles, museum lighting, and gallery architecture — backgrounds that make every print immediately distinctive. Custom branded templates can reference the event, brand, or automotive theme. For full buyout events, multiple booth placements on different gallery floors maximize coverage.
360 Video Booth — Starting at $1,400, the 360 platform on the Petersen's gallery floor creates cinematic content with the museum's iconic vehicles and exhibits visible in every frame. For automotive brand activations, this is the content creation tool that generates the most impactful social and press coverage — slow-motion footage set against a backdrop of automotive history. Custom branded overlays can reference the product, launch, or brand identity.
Trading Card Photo Booth — Starting at $1,800, the Trading Card experience at the Petersen creates automotive-themed collectible keepsakes that resonate deeply at a car culture venue. Custom card designs can reference the vehicle exhibits, brand identity, or event theme — turning every guest's portrait into a collectible that connects the person to the place. The most distinctive branded takeaway option for automotive industry events and product launches.
About Petersen Automotive Museum
The Petersen Automotive Museum opened in 1994 on the site of the former Ohrbach's department store on Wilshire Boulevard, funded by publishing magnate Robert E. Petersen (founder of Motor Trend and Hot Rod magazines). The original building underwent a dramatic transformation between 2014 and 2015 when architectural firm Kohn Pedersen Fox completed the stainless steel ribbon facade — a $90 million renovation that completely reimagined the building's exterior while preserving and expanding the museum's gallery spaces inside. The renovation was one of the most discussed architectural transformations in Los Angeles in the 2010s, winning multiple design awards and transforming the museum's status from local attraction to international architectural landmark. Today the Petersen is the largest automotive museum in the United States and one of the premier event venues on the Miracle Mile corridor.
Setup & Logistics
The Petersen Automotive Museum's event team coordinates vendor logistics with careful attention to the museum's exhibits and floor surfaces. We arrive with rubber floor pads for all equipment bases to prevent any contact with the museum's specialty flooring. No equipment is positioned closer than 8 feet to any vehicle exhibit without explicit venue approval. Setup coordination includes confirming exact booth placement with the event team during load-in — gallery configurations vary by exhibit. Power access is confirmed with the venue's production team in advance. For full museum buyouts with multiple booth placements, we arrive 120 minutes before guests.
Nearby
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), La Brea Tar Pits, Craft Contemporary Museum, CBS Television City, The Grove shopping center, Original Farmers Market
Photo Booth Options for Petersen Automotive Museum
All packages include attendant, custom template, setup, and digital gallery.
Photo Booth at Petersen Automotive Museum — FAQ
Do you provide photo booths at Petersen Automotive Museum?
Yes — Captured Celebrations regularly serves events at Petersen Automotive Museum in Mid-Wilshire, Los Angeles. We're familiar with the venue layout and can coordinate with venue staff for smooth setup. Contact us to confirm availability for your date.
Which photo booths work best at Petersen Automotive Museum?
Our most popular choices for Petersen Automotive Museum are: Open Air Booth, 360 Video Booth, Trading Card Photo Booth. The right booth depends on your event type, guest count, and the specific space within the venue. We'll recommend the best fit during your consultation.
What types of events do you do at Petersen Automotive Museum?
We serve all event types at this venue — Corporate Galas, Brand Activations, Product Launches, Private Events, and more. Whether it's an intimate gathering or a large celebration, we have a photo booth experience that fits.
How far in advance should I book a photo booth for Petersen Automotive Museum?
Petersen Automotive Museum is a popular venue, and weekend dates in particular book quickly. We recommend booking your photo booth 2–3 months in advance for peak season (May–October) and 4–6 weeks for off-season events. Call (747) 895-4473 to check availability.
Is a bilingual attendant available for events at Petersen Automotive Museum?
Yes — our entire team is bilingual in English and Spanish. For quinceañeras, weddings, or any event with Spanish-speaking guests, a bilingual attendant is included at no extra charge.
Can you set up a photo booth inside the Petersen Automotive Museum?
Yes — we work regularly with museum event venues and understand the specific protocols required. All equipment uses rubber floor padding, we maintain required clearance from exhibits, and we coordinate placement with the Petersen's event team. The gallery backdrop makes for some of the most visually spectacular photo booth setups anywhere in Los Angeles.
What photo booth works best for a brand activation at the Petersen?
For automotive brand activations and product launches, the 360 Video Booth creates cinematic content with the museum's vehicles and exhibits in the background — the most impactful option for social media and press coverage. The Trading Card Photo Booth is ideal when you want a physical branded collectible that references car culture. Call (747) 895-4473 to discuss the right configuration for your brand.
How much does a photo booth cost at the Petersen Automotive Museum?
Our Open Air Booth starts at $475, the 360 Video Booth starts at $1,400, and the Trading Card Photo Booth starts at $1,800 for 3 hours. For large-format events, multi-booth packages are available. The Petersen's unique venue requirements are all handled in our standard setup process at no additional charge. Call (747) 895-4473 for a custom quote.
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