The Cobra Experience

The Cobra Experience is a volunteer-run museum showcasing Shelby American and Cobra history in a 4,000+ artifact collection across roughly 25,000 sq ft. The site displays about 32 vehicles, rotating exhibits, an 18-minute museum film and hosts an annual Cobra Day car show.

The facility is open to the public on the 3rd Sunday of each month (and for private or VIP tours by reservation). The museum operates from an office/warehouse building on Arnold Drive and offers on-site parking and guided visits.

A compact, well-curated museum focused on Carroll Shelby, Shelby American cars and Cobra history. Expect a mix of restored cars, artifacts and curated exhibits rather than a large commercial museum.

Look out for:

• Docent-led tours that add historical context to the displays.

• About 32 vehicles on exhibit and rotating special exhibits.

• An 18-minute museum movie that summarizes Shelby/Cobra history.

• The annual Cobra Day car show and other special events.

Best way to experience it:

Visit on an open Sunday to join a docent tour and watch the museum film; if you want a quieter or extended visit, book a weekday VIP/private tour in advance.

• Open to the public the 3rd Sunday each month (10:00–15:00 on open days).

• Weekday VIP/private tours are available by reservation.

• Located in an office/warehouse building with on-site parking behind nearby Arnold Drive addresses.

• Phone for inquiries and reservations: (925) 558-5585.