Wright Brothers National Memorial
National Memorial · NC
Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. With courage and perseverance, these self-taught engineers relied on teamwork and application of the scientific process. What they achieved changed our world forever.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/wrbr
- Location
- Wright Brothers National Memorial (36.016, -75.670)
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Hours
Hours of Operationtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
These are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Wright Brothers Visitor Center and Museumtoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
3
Commemorating the Wright Brothers1–2 hours · 4 stops
Explore the various ways Wilbur and Orville Wright, and their achievements here on the Outer Banks, are commemorated.
Outdoor Exhibits1 hour · 14 stops
Visit the outdoor exhibits at Wright Brothers National Memorial. This tour can be completed in person, or virtually!
With Wilbur and Orville1–2 hours · 8 stops
Explore the historic landscape, as if you were with Orville and Wilbur Wright
Entrance fees
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- Per Person — $10.00
Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge.
- Education/Academic Groups — Free
Structured educational visits that serve a curriculum need for a class may apply for a waiver for entrance fees in advance.
- Annual Entrance - Park — $35.00
Admits the passholder and up to 3 additional individuals ages 16 and up.
Commercial rates4
- Sedan — $25.00
$25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people.
- Van — $40.00
A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers
- Mini-bus — $40.00
Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals.