Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Hours
See this week's hours below.
- Entrance fee
- The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
- Phone
- 937-345-0433
- Address
- 16 South Williams Street, Dayton, OH 45402
About Dayton Aviation Heritage
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.
Hours
Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center
The Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is located just west of downtown Dayton on South Williams Street, directly south of Third Street. Interpretive displays, interactive exhibits and the park introductory film are all available at the WDIC. A small gift shop is also on site and is stocked with souvenirs and books related to the Wrights and Paul Laurence Dunbar.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center
Located on an active U.S. Air Force base (Wright Patterson AFB), the Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center provides visitors with a closer look at the aviation side of the Wright Brothers story.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed
Paul Laurence Dunbar House Hours
The Paul Laurence Dunbar House Historic Site is currently open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Changes to these hours
- Thanksgiving Day Closure, Nov 26: Closed
- Christmas Day Closure, Dec 25: Closed
- New Year's Day Closure, Jan 1: Closed
Getting there
Located 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.
Weather
The park lies in a humid continental zone with a generally temperate climate. Winters are mildly cold with average temperatures around 39 degrees (F). Summers are hot and humid with an average temperature around 74 degrees (F). Average annual total rainfall is just above 41". Snowfall in the winter is generally light with an average total snowfall of about 25".
Things to do
Biking, Bookstore and Park Store, Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Road Biking, Shopping.
Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Dayton Aviation Heritage ↗