Wright Brothers National Museum — Attraction in Dayton

Mainly went to the park for this museum, however found so much more. In the main entrance building, there are displays of many of the industries that had their origin in Dayton. Excellent display of old cash registers, and the building has a carousel ( additional fee). In addition to the wright museum, there's also a transportation museum, a lock as was used on the Erie canal, a museum documenting the 1913 flood, a home of one of the founders of Dayton as well as his tavern, a bicycle museum (Huffy bicycle was founded in Dayton) and a couple of buildings housing early 20th century vehicles. There is also a foundry and print shop on the grounds. Only negative is the signage for the wright museum could be better at he road. The guides were very well versed on the history, and found out...

When were we on our "tour de' America" this was a must stop in middle America, and a treat it was. So interesting to read about how the Wright Bros (self taught) decifered the clues with simple observation and results based testing to be the first to get a plane in the air, under control, and establish that it could be do. Yes, others were in pursuit but largely on the wrong path and working with faulty "science". They threw away conventional thinking and rewrote the manual on how to fly! The grounds here are immaulate although the signage was poor and we ended up parking way far away. In the photos below is a side museum of old ornate adding...

Visiting the Wright Brothers National Museum was an unforgettable experience! The exhibits beautifully showcase the pioneering spirit of the Wright brothers, and seeing the original aircraft up close was awe-inspiring. The staff's passion for aviation history truly enhanced our visit. They eagerly shared fascinating stories and answered all our questions. The museum is well-curated, making it easy to immerse yourself in the early days of flight. A must-visit for anyone interested in aviation or history. I left feeling inspired and grateful for the opportunity to learn about such a pivotal moment in history. Highly...