Wright Brothers National Memorial - National Park Directory

Orville takes to the air in the flyer for the first time as Wilbur assists.

Orville takes to the air in the flyer for the first time on December 17, 1903.

Copper busts of the two brothers with the moon visible in the blue sky.

Copper busts of Wilbur and Orville Wright stand atop Big Kill Devil Hill.

The large boulder and plaque sit where the Wright brothers first flew in their 1903 flyer.

This boulder marks the spot where the Wright brothers first flew in their 1903 flyer.

Visitors walk along the flight line where Wilbur and Orville Wright flew and landed.

Visitors explore the landing spots of the Wright brothers' first flights.

View straight up at the monument with the Sun directly behind the stonework.

Black-and-white image of the Wright Brothers Monument

Two young girls look across the grounds of Wright Brothers National Memorial.

Visitors enjoy celebrating aviation where modern aviation was born.

Visitors moving along a sidewalk to the top of the hill where the monument stands.

Visitors climb Big Kill Devil Hill to visit the Wright Brothers Monument.

Photos: National Park Service

About Wright Brothers National Memorial

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.

Quick Facts

State North Carolina

Designation National Memorial

State Code NC

Weather Weather on the Outer Banks varies seasonally and daily. Summers can be very hot and sunny (wear sunscreen and drink water), while winters can be cold and wet. High winds…

Location & Map

Wright Brothers National Memorial is located in North Carolina.

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Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person $10.00

Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge.

Commercial Entrance - Sedan $25.00

$25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people.

Commercial Entrance - Van $40.00

A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers

Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus $40.00

Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals.

Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach $100.00

Fees charged for commercial vehicles with a capacity of over 26 individuals.

Entrance - Education/Academic Groups $0.00

Structured educational visits that serve a curriculum need for a class may apply for a waiver for entrance fees in advance.

Operating Hours

These are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Monday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Tuesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Flying Junior Ranger Program Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore and Park Store

Getting There

Wright Brothers National Memorial is located along US 158 in the town of Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

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Contact & Address

Address 1000 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948

Phone 2524732111

Email caha_public_affairs@nps.gov

Entrance Passes

Annual Entrance - Park $35.00

Admits the passholder and up to 3 additional individuals ages 16 and up.

Topics & Themes

Aviation Birthplace Engineering Monuments and Memorials Science, Technology and Innovation Transportation

Things To Do

Attend a Ranger Program

Attend one of the programs offered at Wright Brothers National Memorial

Programs vary from 30 minutes to 1 hour or more.

Fly a kite like Wilbur and Orville!

Fly a kite just like the Wright Brothers.

Flying kites at the site of the first flight, just like Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Walk to the Monument

Explore Big Kill Devil Hill and climb to Wright Brothers Monument.

Take a Selfie with Orville and Wilbur

Visit the sculpture recreating the events of December 17, 1903 and the first, manned, powered, heavier-than-air flight here in Kitty…

Visitor Centers

Wright Brothers Visitor Center and Museum

The visitor center at Wright Brothers National Memorial is the best place to start your visit to the national park. The visitor center offers trip…

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