College Park Aviation Museum

College Park Aviation Museum preserves and interprets College Park Airport, the world’s oldest continuously operating airport, established in 1909 and known as the Field of Firsts after Wilbur Wright trained military officers there. Its open 1½-story gallery presents ten historic aircraft and aviation objects alongside stories of early military flight, airmail, helicopter experimentation, women in aviation and Maryland aviation innovation. Changing exhibits include the Columbia Air Center, the nation’s first licensed Black-owned and operated airport, while a glass viewing wall looks toward the active runway. Guided tours, school programs and public events extend the museum’s education mission. Current hours, holiday closures and admission are operator-controlled; confirm before travel. Address: 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park, Maryland 20740, United States.