Free admission to Wright Brothers National Memorial on Jan. 20 to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 19, 2025 | Community News Brief
Photo of the Wright Brothers Monument at Wright Brothers National Memorial.

In honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Wright Brothers National Memorial will waive entrance fees on Monday, January 20, 2025.

January 20 is one of six days in 2025 where all National Park Service sites which charge an entry fee will waive their entry fees.

Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2025:

  • January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • April 19 – Start of National Park Week
  • June 19 – Juneteenth National Independence Day
  • August 4 – Great American Outdoors Act Signing Day
  • September 27 – National Public Lands Day
  • November 11 – Veterans Day
Additionally, fees will be waived only at Wright Brothers National Memorial on two special days of celebration:
  • August 19: National Aviation Day
  • December 17: Anniversary of the Wright brothers’ first flight

For updates follow the Wright Brothers National Memorial on Facebook.

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