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National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial
Wright Brothers National Memorial is a National Memorial in North Carolina. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center; entrance fees start at $10.
North Carolina National Memorial America the Beautiful pass accepted
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“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.”
Active alerts
0
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
Entrance Fees to Wright Brothers National Memorial are charged per person 16 years or older, for all methods of entry including vehicle, walking, and airplane.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance - Per Person | $10 | Fee is charged per-person, NOT per vehicle. Ages 15 and younger are free of charge. Buy online |
| Commercial Entrance - Sedan | $25 | $25 plus $7 per person. Sedans have a capacity of 1-6 people. |
| Commercial Entrance - Van | $40 | A flat fee for all Van/ Small Bus with a seating capacity of 7-16 passengers |
| Commercial Entrance - Mini-bus | $40 | Fee is charged for any commercial vehicle with a capacity of 16-25 individuals. |
| Commercial Entrance - Motor Coach | $100 | Fees charged for commercial vehicles with a capacity of over 26 individuals. |
| Entrance - 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. |
| Pass | Cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Entrance - Park | $35 | Recreation.gov |
The interagency America the Beautiful pass is accepted here. This park is cashless — bring a card or buy your pass online.
Things to do
Attend a Ranger Program
Attend one of the programs offered at Wright Brothers National Memorial
0-1 Hours Year-round Pets allowed
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 Hawk, NC.
Year-round Fee applies Pets allowed
See all 4 things to do in Wright Brothers →
Activities the NPS lists for Wright Brothers.
FlyingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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Operating hours
These are the times the park grounds and visitor center are open for visitors.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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 are always a possibility any time of the year.
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 2524732111
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1000 North Croatan Highway, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
- Coordinates
- 36.0164, -75.6700· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright Brothers Visitor Center and Museum | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 2524732111 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/wrbr/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.