Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center at Petersen Automotive Museum David Zaitz
Rob and Melani Walton Discovery Center at Petersen Automotive Museum

Significant Donations for Petersen Museum

The Petersen Automotive Museum has received significant donations from philanthropists Rob and Melani Walton, as well as the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA).

Rob and Melani Walton, who have long supported the museum as members of its top membership level – the Checkered Flag 200 – have agreed to help support The Petersen and its efforts to educate and entertain children in Southern California and around the world with engaging content that connects the art, engineering, and entertainment of the automobile.

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