Petersen Museum Launches New Open Garage YouTube Series
The museum is offering virtual tours of exclusive private car collections every Saturday through late November.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Car Culture
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The Petersen Automotive Museum has launched a new YouTube series, Open Garage, offering virtual tours of exclusive private vehicle collections. This series allows viewers to explore otherwise inaccessible automotive spaces featuring prominent collectors and builders.
Why it matters
The museum created this series to bring automotive culture beyond its Los Angeles walls to the general public. By digitizing these private collections, the museum provides rare access to legendary vehicles and the personal stories of those who build and collect them.
The series premiered on Oct. 10 and features guests including Tim Allen, Larry Chen, Richard Rawlings, and Block House Racing. New episodes will continue to release every Saturday through Nov. 28.
The players
Petersen Automotive Museum
A Los Angeles-based institution dedicated to the exploration and presentation of automotive history.
Tim Allen
A well-known actor and automotive enthusiast featured as a guest in the series.
Larry Chen
A professional automotive photographer and media personality featured in the series.
Richard Rawlings
An automotive builder and television personality featured in the series.
Block House Racing
A performance and racing entity featured as a participant in the series.
The details
The Open Garage series operates as a digital extension of the Petersen Automotive Museum, filming video tours inside private garages that are typically closed to the public. Each episode focuses on the narrative behind specific collector vehicles and the professional evolution of automotive careers. The content bridges the gap between museum-curated history and the personal hobbyist landscape.
Timeline
October 10, 2026: Series premiere
Saturdays through Nov. 28, 2026: New episode releases
The Home Front
This project follows the industry trend of the digitization of museum collections by extending curatorial reach beyond physical gallery spaces. It reflects a shift in how cultural institutions provide remote access to high-value private property and automotive heritage.
Car enthusiasts can catch these virtual tours on YouTube without leaving the comfort of their own garage or living room. You may want to subscribe to the museum's channel to receive notifications for the new episodes dropping every Saturday.
The takeaway
This series offers a rare glimpse into the private world of high-end car collecting from your home. You can keep up with the weekly releases by following the Petersen Automotive Museum channel to ensure you do not miss the final episode on Nov. 28.
What happens next
New episodes of the Open Garage series are scheduled for release every Saturday through Nov. 28, 2026.
Further reading
Discover more about local enthusiasts and automotive history in our Car Culture section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by THE SHOP.
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