Dayton Aviation National Historical Park

Part 2: Visiting the Park  

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The Dayton Aviation National Historical Park is under development and currently has no visitor center. Restored museum and exhibits operated by the National Park Service are located at The Wright Cycle Company building located west of downtown Dayton. From I-75 take the Third Street exit and head west. Turn left on Williams Street. The park is immediately on your left. The Wright Cycle Company building has limited accessibility. Each visitor or group is provided a personal tour by a park ranger. Hours of operation for the Wright Cycle Company building are as follows: 

May 9 - September 6: Monday - Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm; Sunday 11:00am-4:30pm 
September 7 - May 8: Wednesday - Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm; Sunday 11:00am-4:30pm; Monday and Tuesday by appointment.

Exhibits and visitor services are also available at the Paul Laurence Dunbar State Memorial and Carillon Historical Park. Self guiding facilities are available at Huffman Prairie Flying Field. For further information on Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, contact the park headquarters at:

P.O. Box 9280 - Wright Brothers Station
Dayton, OH 45409
(513) 225-7705

or the individual sites that comprise the park:

Wright Cycle Company Shop (513) 443-0793
Dunbar House State Memorial (513) 224-7061
Huffman Prairie Flying Field (513) 257-5535
Wright Flyer III/ Wright Hall (513) 293-3638

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