Segerstrom Shelby Event Center

The Segerstrom Shelby Event Center is a private-collection museum and event venue showcasing Cobras, Shelbys, vintage petroliana and race-era Mustangs. The space also functions as a rentable event center with multiple salons and meeting suites.

Open to the public during posted hours (Tue–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM on the official site), the center emphasizes preservation, education and celebration of Shelby automotive history and supports charitable causes including the Carroll Shelby Foundation and Shriners for Children.

You’ll walk through a curated collection of Shelby Cobras, Shelby Mustangs and related petroliana and memorabilia, with interpretive displays about the cars’ history and provenance.

What you’ll see:

• Multiple display cars from the Segerstrom collection, including Cobras and high-performance Mustangs.
• Period petroliana and memorabilia offering context on Shelby and American performance culture.
• Event spaces (Grand Salon, Outdoor Patio, Thunderbird Suites) visible and used for special exhibits or private functions.
• Onsite amenities such as accessible restrooms, parking and credit-card ticketing; AV equipment is available for events.

Best way to experience it:
Visit during public hours on a weekday morning to avoid private events; check the venue’s digital ticket vouchers and confirm the day’s public access before you go.

• Street address: 5 Whatney, Irvine, CA 92618.
• Public hours listed Tue–Sat 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; private events may close galleries.
• Digital tickets/vouchers available; vouchers valid only during public hours.
• Wheelchair-accessible entrance, onsite parking and restrooms; phone 949‑969‑4368 for questions.