The Shelby American Collection celebrates the rich heritage of the Cobra, Shelby Mustang, and Ford GT 40 cars that changed the face of auto racing in the 1960s. Thanks to the generosity of owners and collectors, they have some of the most important American cars ever made on display at the Boulder museum, along with an extensive collection of race records, period photographs, memorabilia, and tributes to the pioneer drivers and visionaries of the era including Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Dan Gurney, Bob Bondurant, Phil Hill, Phil Remington and other Shelby American Team member.

Since 1996 the Shelby American Collection historic car museum has been open to the public. Started by several Shelby American enthusiasts who lived in Boulder and the surrounding areas. Carroll Shelby himself was involved in the museum until he passed in 2012. The collection is a volunteer-run non-profit organization open every Saturday. 

5020 Chaparral Ct
Boulder, CO 80301
P: 303-516-9565
Email:  info@shelbyamericancollection.org

Shelby American Collection Admission:

Adults $5
12 and under free
Plan: 1-2 hr

Shelby American Collection Hours:

Saturday 10 am – 4 pm

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The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 500 artifacts relating to the history of transportation. It began with antique cars but soon expanded to include vehicles of all kinds. Some of these are familiar, while others spark the imagination.

When you visit you will be treated to a paradise of automobiles, trains, bicycles, wagons, motorcycles, carriages and so much more! Home to one of eight surviving Union Pacific “Big Boy” steam locomotives, Amelia Earhart’s first car, the one-of-one Martin Air Car, and the Timme Vintage Motorcycle Collection.

4303 Brighton Blvd
Denver, CO 80216
P: 303-297-1113
Email: customerservice@forneymuseum.org

Forney Museum of Transportation Admission:

Adults…………………….$17.00
Seniors(65+)……….$14.00
Children(3-12)……$9.00
Children under 3……Free

Plan: 1-2hr

Forney Museum of Transportation Hours:

Thursday – Monday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Vehicle Vault is a unique auto museum and event venue that provides a unique environment for the community to share a passion for cars, history, and fun!

The Vehicle Vault is not your average car museum with a unique and beautiful building housing a fabulous collection of rare and exotic automobiles from all over the world.

P: 303-626-8920
Email: info@vehiclevaultco.com

Admission: $12, Children 3-12 $8
Plan: 1hr
Open: Wednesday – Sunday 10am – 6pm

vehiclevaultco.com

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The Dougherty Museum is the culmination of a lifelong personal hobby of Ray G. Dougherty, a longtime Boulder County farmer. The Dougherty family opened the museum’s doors in 1977, and they have continued to run the museum since Mr. Dougherty’s death in 1988.

8306 N 107th St
Longmont, CO 80504
P: 303-776-2520

Dougherty Museum Admission:

Adults $8
​Youth (Ages 6-12) $3
​Children (Ages 6 and under) Free

Plan: 1 hr

Dougherty Museum Hours:

June – August

Friday – Sunday 11 am – 5 pm 

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