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What you should know
Accessibility
Accessibility information available at Wright Brothers National Memorial
Visitor tip
Plan your visit around ranger programs throughout the park - they provide valuable context about the Wright brothers and aviation history that enhances the experience beyond just viewing the monument
Visitor tip
Watch the online videos about the Wright Flyer before visiting to maximize your time at the monument, since most visitors spend just 30-45 minutes here as a side trip
Quick Facts
- Type
- National Memorial & Museum
- Location
- Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
- Historic Significance
- Site of the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903
- Features
- Museum, monument, ranger programs, education programs, videos
What visitors say
It's a nice walk up there when it's not raining. Probably better views than Jockey's Ridge as it has been all seeded and is not susceptible to the same erosion that Jockey's Ridge has experienced. You cannot climb up the monument. You…
A very nice monument for a legendary moment of history. The walk up hill on the paved path is steep but worth it. Great view, you can see the ocean and sound. Wonderful picture opportunity with the monument.
Government on shut down so had to go in back way. Park open but museums closed. Still worth the trip
From 143 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Wright Brothers Monument marks the location of the first airplane flight on December 17, 1903, one of the most significant moments in transportation history
- The monument features a steep paved hilltop path offering panoramic views of both the Atlantic Ocean and the sound, providing a unique vantage point of the historic flight location
- The site offers both in-person and virtual education programs for school groups, making it accessible for remote learning about aviation history and the Wright brothers' scientific methodology
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