Shelby American, Inc.
Shelby American, Inc.
4.5
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
This location is our manufacturing facility and home of the Shelby Heritage Center. Visitors will see a wide variety of vehicles in the Shelby Heritage Center, from Cobras to Supersnakes and all of our current products. We also have a large merchandise store and tons of Shelby information available. Self-guided tours all the rest of the time during our scheduled hours of operation.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- Ros TDevizes, United Kingdom681 contributionsFree to wander round and see some amazing carsWe got the Deuce (bus) up the strip to visit Shelby. If walking follow the arrow on the building along Windy Road to reach the entrance via the pedestrian friendly walkway. Once inside, just do the self guided tour and wander amongst some amazing cars and lots of info.Visited November 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 26, 2023
- Shelby H7 contributionsIn love with Shelby Carroll's mustangsI absolutely love mustangs of any kind. I was like a kid in a candy store. It showed the history of how Shelby Carroll started the company and how it grew. You can see mustangs from different years. You can even see into the work bay area where they do the tours. If you go make sure you can take a tour. We will be back so that we can take a tour next time.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten August 13, 2024
- QuigglesHavre, Montana14 contributionsIf you like cars, please go!There are 2 choices - you can go in and look at the cars for free. Or, you can pay ($59, I think) to take a guided tour - this comes with a gift bag with Shelby merchandise in it. We opted for the free tour. My girls had absolutely no interest in this, but hubby, son and I really enjoyed it! Beautiful cars. Great info. Totally suggest this! If you're not into cars, there are some benches to sit on while you wait - they are inside, so out of the weather. There is a shop where you can buy Shelby merch - t-shirts were $30, so not totally outrageous. And, I'd just like to say that if any of the owners of those vehicles (some are on loan) feel generous and wanted to let me drive one of these for a little bit that would be ok with me!!Visited August 2024Traveled with friendsWritten August 24, 2024
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Tom G
5 contributions
Jan 2020
My wife also liked the Ford vs Ferrari movie and enjoyed this tour. The info shared is more about the personalities of the people who made awesome (and very successful) things happen, and not so much the cars. Our tour guide was great. He picked people out of the crowd to role play Carol Shelby and Enzo Ferrari (and others) and gave them scripts to read. Carol and Enzo had bad blood between them going back to what each did in WW2 which motivated them to compete against each other years later in the racing world. Really cool inside info and a fun tour.
Written January 6, 2020
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corvairmaven
Bethlehem, PA30 contributions
Apr 2020
Unique museum and assembly facility all under the same roof. Several important Shelby vehicles on display in the museum portion. Guests are allow into a protected area of the production facility for a first-hand look at new Shelbys as they are transformed into high performance machines. Nice gift shop area and, if so inclined, you can order your new Shelby on site.
Written April 24, 2020
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KDJERO
Saint Charles, MO766 contributions
Feb 2020
Apparently, we lucked into visiting on a very cool day. They were having a Ford vs. Ferrari experience the day we were there and had a bunch of cool stuff going on including free food, virtual pit crew challenge and autograph signing by the stunt drivers for the movie. So I'm not sure what it would look like on a typical day, but I know they have some of the old Shelby race cars on display all the time, plus the shop in back where they are converting new cars to the Shelby package.
Written February 4, 2020
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csatths
Peoria, AZ133 contributions
Nov 2019
Outstanding museum dedicated to the ideas and story of Carroll Shelby. Docents are fully knowledgeable and the 1 hour tour which is free is definitely worth it. See the great old American made Shelbies in mint condition as well as the school that trains mechanics there.
Written January 15, 2020
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CraigAinz
Newquay, UK229 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
At the recommendation of a friend who’d visited previously we headed out for a couple hours to see what this place was all about.
A quick google identifies it as a recurring recommendation for best free things to do in Vegas so nothing to lose here.
Located not too far from the strip, we drove but an Uber or Lyft wouldn’t be expensive at all. We timed our visit deliberately for one of the free tours and weren’t disappointed.
The tour lasts an hour or so and the guide was amazing. Knowledgable, passionate and engaging he talked us through the history of Shelby, the man, Le Mans and the cars and thankfully (for me at least) didn’t get into too much car mechanics detail.
I was wary it might be a niche experience for real car enthusiasts but needn’t have worried. A really well priced Shelby gift shop rounds out what was an informative and enjoyable 2.5 hi a away from casinos and beer!
A quick google identifies it as a recurring recommendation for best free things to do in Vegas so nothing to lose here.
Located not too far from the strip, we drove but an Uber or Lyft wouldn’t be expensive at all. We timed our visit deliberately for one of the free tours and weren’t disappointed.
The tour lasts an hour or so and the guide was amazing. Knowledgable, passionate and engaging he talked us through the history of Shelby, the man, Le Mans and the cars and thankfully (for me at least) didn’t get into too much car mechanics detail.
I was wary it might be a niche experience for real car enthusiasts but needn’t have worried. A really well priced Shelby gift shop rounds out what was an informative and enjoyable 2.5 hi a away from casinos and beer!
Written February 11, 2020
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mcb161263
Leeds, UK14 contributions
Nov 2019
Great working museum. The tour and tour guide are brilliant, actually brings you into being part of the story by recreating Carroll Shelby’s fight for supremacy against Enzo Ferrari. Sheer class.
The historical cars on display ............ AMAZING! Definitely recommended
The historical cars on display ............ AMAZING! Definitely recommended
Written October 20, 2020
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ThomUSA
Las Vegas, NV811 contributions
Sep 2022
The basic museum is free. Being a little limited on time, we chose to do that and the merchandise store. Beautiful cars. One can see them all in about 30 minutes, or if you are lucky and a tour is starting you can tag along and listen on. The merchandise store had lots of neat stuff at not too outrageous prices. Buying stuff at a Ferrari or Mercedes or BMW dealer will cost you a lot more.
Written September 30, 2022
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Kathy W
North Royalton, OH51 contributions
May 2022
You can experience Shelby American for free and walk through the medium sized display of various cars Shelby made famous. Or you can pay for a guided tour of these same cars but with personal anecdotes of the man himself added in. Very interesting! You also go beyond the glass into the "factory" area and learn bits/pieces of the manufacturing aspect. If you enjoy cars or learning about famous Americans this is one stop you should make.
Written May 29, 2022
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DAWG68-WA
Bellevue, WA127 contributions
Feb 2020
Wife and I did the Shelby museum. We were inspired by the movie Ford versus Ferrari and put this on our list while in town. Make sure and grab one of the tours with a live person. It is free and gives you sooo much information, including role playing by guests. Great gift shop and sooo many beautiful cars from all the years. This is a hidden gem in the desert. You must go tour this
Written February 13, 2020
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Mtn16
Montgomery City, MO21 contributions
May 2019
Nice collection of cars on display. Large gift shop with something for everyone. The tour is great if you love performance cars. The shop has a viewing area where you can watch stock cars become Shelby's.
Written March 7, 2020
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Hi everyone. Hopefully visit the museum whilst in Vegas soon. I'm dragging Mrs T around who's not a huge petrol head, just the wondering how much time it takes to see the museum properly. Many thanks in advance Pete
Written November 2, 2019
Custom tours are about 45 minutes long and available for purchase on Trip Advisor. You may ask all the questions that you like, so plan for more time if you are a Shelby fan!
Written January 27, 2020
Hello,
We have plenty of room for you to park your RV, but sadly no RV electric or plumbing facilities.
Written September 23, 2019
Well,
My friends and I used a Taxi Service or Uber Ride-share service.
Those people know where everything is in Vegas and surrounding areas. They will get you there quickly and reliably.
Have Fun, it's a wonderful, Shelby Car Enthusiast Place!
Written August 26, 2018
What transportation is suggested to get to the Carroll Shelby Museum in Las Vegas and how much does it cost.
Written August 25, 2018
Taxi, Lyft or Uber. Cost depends on where you are at. South Las Vegas Strip can be $10-15.
Written August 26, 2018
How do i get there by public transport ? Are there only shelbys on display or even other mustangs on display ?
Written May 28, 2018
The SDX express, a double long bus that runs on Las Vegas Boulevard will get you there. A 24 hour pass is approximately $8. Take the bus south past Mandalay Bay to a stop near Sunset Road. You may need to get off at Town Square and walk back to Sunset. Go East on Sunset along the right side of the road. The Shelby Museum is on the right side of the bridge, along the freeway frontage road. Yes, there are many other cars on display. Pleas check their website for current operating hours.
Written May 29, 2018
Hello, on Saturdays is it open at what time?
What is the value of the ticket?
Written October 19, 2017
Hi, the entrance is free. Tours are not available on Sunday. On Saturday only at 10:30. Open from 9:30 till 6. Sundays 10-4.
Written October 19, 2017
No, es libre acceso y hay una tienda de merhandising.
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Written April 17, 2017
Can you tell me if the museum is suitable for wheelchair users please?
Written July 24, 2016
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