Mini Motors: Cars in Movies
Mini Motors: Cars in Movies is a family-friendly kids event in Los Angeles on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Petersen Automotive Museum - Discovery Center 2nd Floor. Free with museum admission. Check official details before you go.
Plans can change. Confirm on the official site before you go.
- Price
- Free with museum admission
- Ages
- Ages Children
- Date
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Time
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Location
- Petersen Automotive Museum - Discovery Center 2nd Floor
- 6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90036 United States
Parent quick answers
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- Date
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- Start / end time
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Neighborhood
- Hollywood & Mid-City
- Venue
- Petersen Automotive Museum - Discovery Center 2nd Floor
- Address
- 6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90036 United States
- Age fit
- Ages Children
- Price
- Free with museum admission
- Registration
- Not listed — check official site
- Parking
- Not listed — check official site
- Stroller / restroom
- Not listed — check official site · Not listed — check official site
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
- Official source
- Confirm tickets / hours
About This Event
The Mini Motors workshop series is a hands-on adventure for your kids (ages 7-11) to explore the world of cars. Join us on the first Saturday every other month from 9 am to 10 am for a journey filled with experiments, cool art projects, and a chance to explore the awesome car collection at the museum. The workshop is free with the purchase of museum admission. This month’s theme is Cars in Movies on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9 am to 10 am. Create, imagine, and learn how sound, lights, and special details make cars movie stars. Perfect for young car fans and movie lovers ready for an action-packed adventure! Take a look at future topics every other month of the year! June 6th, 2026 - Cars + Inventions July - No Workshop August 1st, 2026 - Summer of Speed
Location
Petersen Automotive Museum - Discovery Center 2nd Floor
6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA, 90036 United States
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Before you go
Event details can change. Confirm the latest schedule, tickets, and family policies with the organizer.
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