Wright Brothers National Memorial — Visitor Center and Flight History

About

The newly remodeled visitor center features hands-on exhibits and interactive programming focused on aviation, historic preservation, and STEAM-based activities (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), presented by local and regional partners.

Within the renovated visitor center, visitors follow the story of Orville and Wilbur Wright. The experience examines their personalities, the challenges they addressed, and the approaches they developed before achieving their first flight on December 17, 1903.

The Flight Room again displays the reproduction 1903 Wright Flyer — the aircraft that made history during the first flight — alongside a brand new 16-screen video wall.

Visitor Information

• Automated Fee Machines: Entrance fees can be paid at any of the fee machines; three are outside and one is inside the Visitor’s Center.
• America the Beautiful passes: Available at the main desk inside the Visitor’s Center.

Wright Brothers National Memorial

• Address: 1000 N Croatan Hwy. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
• Email: wrbr_information@nps.gov
• Phone: 252-441-7430

Amenities

• Kid Friendly

Visitor Reviews

Yelp displays feedback from 298 reviews. Reviews attributed to Char C. (05/23/2026), Heather S. (04/29/2026), and John L. (06/03/2025) emphasize respectful and capable National Park staff, the rewarding but sometimes steep walk to the memorial, multiple path options, and the site’s importance to aviation history and mechanized flight.