Thank you for visiting us! Along with the homestead, you'll find exciting displays, an authentic replica of the Wright Flyer, an early research wind tunnel, replication of the Kill Devil Hills hangar, bicycle shop, historic documents and artifacts, even an F-84 Jet, and much more!
The existence of the museum depends on the benevolence and generosity of our visitors and members as the museum is a registered non-profit 501 C 3 organization. The museum staff and board are all volunteer based to help keep the museum and community facility operational. The facility, like any, has ongoing operating requirements to provide the physical environment that the artifacts require to be sustained for current and future generations. Thank you and welcome to the Wilbur Wright Birthplace Museum.
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What You'll See
The Birth Home
Wilbur’s parents bought this 5 acres and house for $700 and they only lived here for three years. Along with the Wright family house is a Smoke House, Barn and an Outhouse.
Wright Flyer
This is a full-size replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer. This replica took 10 years to build and was meant to fly. The propellers are hand-carved. The motor is molded and cast into the replica 4-cylinder engine.
Kitty Hawk Room
Replica of where they the Wrights stayed when returning to Kill Devil Hills site in 1901. They pitched a tent about 1,000 ft. east of the higher hill and built a rudimentary shed as a workshop.
Main Street
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
Print and Bike Shops: The Brothers began their careers as printers. When they were unable to make a living at that, they began repairing and building bicycles. Check out the barber shop, dress shop, general store and school. Wood Carvings: Many of these carvings were made from wood taken from the original house and fence.
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
Visit our Gift Shop and website store. We are well-stocked with affordable items such as posters, key chains, shot glasses, T-shirts, and postcards etc.
Community Building
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
Gift Shop/Visitor Center
We also have a Community Building that can be rented for Birthdays, Wedding, and other events. Become a member to receive annual or lifetime discounts. Contact us for pricing!
