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  • 5/5 John E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great exhibits and interactive displays. The grounds are well kept and it's nice to know the background of the Wright Brothers before they were famous.
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  • 5/5 Alan A. 7 months ago on Google
    A remarkable moment in history where 2 men who owned a bicycle shop in Ohio, persevered with their dream to create a flying machine. The first flight achieved here on December 17th 1903. It's absolutely extraordinary how aviation has developed since that date.
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  • 5/5 Matthew T. 10 months ago on Google
    Lots of history and information in the museum. More history and facts than I realized, very educational. Far more crowded than expected for a weekday late afternoon in the heat. Awesome 360 views from the memorial. Very neat experience and a must-see when visiting OBX! History was made here! It's amazing to realize how far aviation has come in less than 120 years since the first flight of just 852 feet. Wilbur and Orville represent OHIO!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really well done memorial to commemorate the Wright brothers’ first powered flight of an aircraft. They did a great job with the exhibits explaining all that the Wright Brothers went through to accomplish the feat. A definite must-see if you are in the area.
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  • 5/5 Michael L. 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing piece of history! You can not realize the obstacles encountered and the determination they kept to achieve flight until you visit this historical site!
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  • 5/5 Andrea C. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a great spot to visit and learn about the history of flight! I particularly like that there now is a connection to the Wright Brothers Memorial in Ohio!
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  • 5/5 Happy T. 1 year ago on Google
    A well organized and spacious memorial...We even got a little hiking in climbing the hill to that monument and back down to the shed and markers fro the test flights.. One small discrepancy we found...the video in the building showed both propellers spinning in the same direction, but the model on the floor nearby was constructed properly...the blades ran opposite to each other as the original was...lol.. just a little trivia for you...

  • 5/5 Michael V. 1 year ago on Google
    Fascinating historical monument.. So much history that makes you feel like you are part of it! Well worth seeing. Bring your walking shoes, it's a long flight!!

  • 5/5 Racquel R. 1 year ago on Google
    Educational and historical place to go, a good walk around the vicinity. Gifts shop also honor military and teachers discount

  • 5/5 Olivia H. 8 months ago on Google
    Very interactive museum!! They have a few of the original parts from the plane, which I thought was awesome. We got to experience a speaker talking about the brothers and their journey to make the first successful flying machine and he did phenomenal at telling us the story! There was a good amount of things to see and when you go outside there is even more! Highly recommend coming!

  • 5/5 April S. 8 months ago on Google
    The park rangers giving the educational talk was a highlight of our stop. He was such a great storyteller, I wish I new his name. The visitor's center is interactive, set up to inspire a new generation of dreamers, highlighting the perseverance and ingenuity to try and try again to be successful, even when met with setbacks. I learned so much more about the Wright Brothers and early flight than I already knew. The walk up the hill wasn't as bad as it looked.

  • 5/5 Olivia H. 9 months ago on Google
    Well worth the admission ($10 each for adults). Very informative, and a beautiful monument. Seemed like they had ranger-led sessions about every hour on the hour.

  • 5/5 Nancy L. 6 months ago on Google
    Would go again!! Definitely listen to rangers presentation.. So informative! Vets get in free!!!


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