What are the hours at Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park?

Mon: Closed; Tue: Closed; Wed: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat: 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun: 9:00AM - 4:00PM (Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center)

Does Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park open right now?

Q: Is Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is open. No active closures or hazards reported.

National Historical Park · OH

Open

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park is open.

Why this statusNo active closures or hazards reported.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Type: National Historical Park
State: OH
Nearest town: Dayton

About Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through perseverance and dedication Orville, Wilbur and Paul were able to overcome obstacles in their lives and leave their respective marks on history. Start your visit at one of our locations today.

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Visitor info

Address16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402

Phone(937) 345-0433

Websitewww.nps.gov/daav/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Thu	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Fri	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sat	9:00AM - 4:00PM
Sun	9:00AM - 4:00PM

Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center

Getting thereLocated in west-central Ohio, the park is easily accessible via I-70, I-75 or US Route 35. The main park visitor center, Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center, is located at S. Williams St. and W. Third St. in Dayton.

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How we read this status

We derive Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No active closures or hazards reported. Full method: how we check park status.