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Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center

The Wright Brothers National Memorial Visitor Center

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Enjoy learning about one of the greatest scientific achievements of the 20th century as you experience the lively atmosphere inside the Wright Brothers Visitor Center.

Operational Hours

  • open all year except Christmas Day 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Exhibits include

  • a Wright brothers wind tunnel reproduction
  • the original Wright brothers' engine block
  • the 1902 Glider and the 1903 Flyer reproductions.

Special programs

  • daily scheduled presentations are conducted by park rangers in the Flight Room Auditorium. Additional talks and conducted tours are available during the summer season. Contact us for scheduled programs.


Available facilities

  • include restrooms, bookstore, and telephones.
 
Exhibits in the Pavilion

The Centennial Pavilion houses exhibits on the evolution of aviation from the Wright Brothers to the moon landing and beyond.

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The Centennial Pavilion

  • Houses exhibits dealing with the Outer Banks at the turn-of-the-century, the evolution of aviation, Wright Experience’s exhibit on the development of the 2003 replica, and NASA-sponsored space exhibits as well as a Gift Shop.
  • Films/videos are shown in the multi-purpose auditorium.
  • Celebratory events such as the December 17, 1903 Anniversary, Wilbur Wright’s birthday, National Aviation Day/ Orville Wright's birthday occur each year in the auditorium.

Did You Know?

First passenger flight 1908, credit: Library of Congress

The world’s first passenger flight took place at Kitty Hawk on May 14, 1908. Wilbur Wright flew the plane and Charles Furnas, a mechanic, was the passenger. Orville and Furnas then made a flight together of over 2 miles.