Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum

If you’ve never been to the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, you have to go. And there’s no better time than this year, as the museum opens up a new exhibit of vehicles from TV and movies that looks cool as hell.


The exhibit is called “Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy” and it’s particularly exciting for anyone who loves futuristic movies. The museum has vehicles from Back to the Future: Part II, Blade Runner, Minority Report, Mad Max: Fury Road, among plenty of others.

One of the things that make this exhibit so fascinating is that the focus isn’t just on futurism, but a particularly dark and dystopian brand of what tomorrow might bring. And given everything that’s going on in the world right now, that feels very appropriate.


“Hollywood Dream Machines will be the biggest exhibit of our 25th anniversary,” Petersen Automotive Museum’s executive director Terry L. Karges said in an emailed statement to Gizmodo.

“With more than 40 vehicles from the silver screen spread across the museum, the exhibit is an ode to the industry that Los Angeles was built upon,” said Karges. “We can’t wait to explore the fantasy and fictional concepts behind these extraordinary vehicles with the world.”

There are also vehicles (both full size and smaller production models) from A Clockwork Orange, Terminator: Salvation, Black Panther, Blade Runner 2049, Jurassic Park, Tron: Legacy, RoboCop, Iron Man, and The Fifth Element.

There’s even a vehicle from Prometheus, arguably the most underrated sci-fi movie of the past decade, which looks amazing. I mean, look at this thing. It’s so big they couldn’t even get it into the main museum. It’s displayed outside.


Weyland RT01 Transport, driven in Prometheus (2012) Designer: David Levy and Ben Procter Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum

The exhibit opens this Sunday and runs through March 15, 2020, so you’ve got plenty of time to check it out. The Petersen hosts an opening reception on the night of Saturday, May 4 with live entertainment, appetizers, and cocktails. If you’re in Los Angeles at any point in the next year, add this destination to your list.


Below I’ve included vehicle photos from a handful of the cars that will be on display, from the bizarre “Alligator” of Death Race 2000 to the sleek light cycles of Tron: Legacy.

Blade Runner (1982)

Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Deckard’s sedan, driven in Blade Runner (1982) Designer: Syd Mead Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 10


Back to the Future (1985)



De Lorean time machine, driven in Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future II (1989), and Back to the Future III (1990) Designers: Ron Cobb & Andrew Probert Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum De Lorean time machine, driven in Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future II (1989), and Back to the Future III (1990) Designers: Ron Cobb & Andrew Probert Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum De Lorean time machine, driven in Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future II (1989), and Back to the Future III (1990) Designers: Ron Cobb & Andrew Probert Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum De Lorean time machine, driven in Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future II (1989), and Back to the Future III (1990) Designers: Ron Cobb & Andrew Probert Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue De Lorean time machine, driven in Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future II (1989), and Back to the Future III (1990) Designers: Ron Cobb & Andrew Probert Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 5


Death Race 2000 (1975)

The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum The Alligator (replica), as depicted in Death Race 2000 (1975) Designer: James Powers Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 10


Terminator: Salvation (2009)

Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Skynet Moto-Terminator, ridden in Terminator Salvation (2009) Designer: Martin Laing and Victor Martinez Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 10


Jurassic Park (1993)

Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Ford Explorer XLT Tour Vehicle #07 (filming replica), as depicted in the film Jurassic Park (1993) Designer: Universal Pictures Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 10


Tron: Legacy (2010)

Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Tron Light Cycle, as depicted in Tron: Legacy (2010) Designers: Ryan Church, Harald Belker, Tim Flattery, Ed Natividad and Daniel Simon Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 10


Black Panther (2018)

Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Advertisement You can skip ad after 1 second You can go to the next slide after 1 second Continue Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum Lexus LC 500 Inspiration Series, driven in Black Panther (2018) Designer: Tadao Mori (Lexus LC 500) Photo : Petersen Automotive Museum 1 / 10