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Wright Brothers National MemorialPark ranger demonstrates the reproduction Wright Flyer
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Wright Brothers National Memorial
Visitor Centers
 

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
  • Summer season - 9am-6pm June - Labor Day
  • Non-peak season - 9am-5pm 

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.
 

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.
The Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Hatteras National Seashore  

Did You Know?
Cape Hatteras National Seashore, our nation's first national seashore, is located only a few miles south of Wright Brothers National Memorial.
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Last Updated: February 20, 2008 at 16:49 EST