College Park Airport and Aviation Museum
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Museum celebrating the world's oldest continuously operating airport, founded by the Wright Brothers, and its role in aviation history.

๐Ÿ“œ Museum adjacent to the world's oldest continuously operating airport, founded by the Wright Brothers in 1909, and reopened as a museum in 1998. Features original and replica aircraft, artifacts, and interactive exhibits.

Why Go

โœˆ๏ธ Explore historic aircraft and artifacts, including original and replica aircraft like the first helicopter
๐Ÿ“œ Learn about aviation firsts, military pilot training, and early flight history
๐Ÿ‘€ Watch planes take off and land from a windowed wall
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Enjoy family-friendly events, hands-on activities, and interactive exhibits

Why Avoid

๐Ÿค Small facility, may only require a quick visit

Tips

๐Ÿšถ Short walk from College Park metro station
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Ample free parking available in a lot
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm, closed Mondays and major holidays
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free admission to M-NCPPC sites in 2026 as part of the PastPort to History program.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Reasonable entry fees for some special tours, many events are free.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm, closed Mondays and major holidays.

Amenities

๐Ÿงบ Picnic tables, playground, gift shop, trail access.

Contact

๐Ÿ“ž 301-864-6029 ๐Ÿ“ง collegeparkaviation@pgparks.com

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