March 19 & 20
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 21
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Prices
Admission Only
Adult: $10
Senior (65+) / Military: $9
Children (3 – 12) – $8
Admission + Train Ride
Adult: $20
Senior (65+) / Military: $18
Children (3-12): $16
Children under 3 are free.
Members are free, but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using their membership number.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
Group Rates
Thursday & Friday group rates with train ride & tax:
Students/Teachers: $8.28
Adults: $18.63
Seniors (65+) / Military: $16.56
**To receive a group rate, you must have a minimum of 10 paying participants and pay in one transaction. Group rates are subject to change.**
ASTC Passport Program:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for this special event.
Community Partners
Wind & Wings: The Science of Flight
March 19-21, 2026
Join us for high-flying machines, speakers, demos, aviation groups, fun activities, and more!
Thursday, March 19 – Friday, March 20
Although the site is open to the public, the annual Wind & Wings event offers dedicated activities for students, homeschool groups, and other pre-formed groups on Thursday, March 19, and Friday, March 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with special group admission rates. To register your group or request additional information, please contact Meghan DeLapp at 980-305-6298, or meghan.delapp@dncr.nc.gov or Matthew McCarthy at 980-305-6282, or matthew.mccarthy@dncr.nc.gov.
Saturday, March 21
The general public is invited to enjoy the fun on Saturday, March 21 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Museum admission is required.
Event Activities:
- Hands-on activities: wind tunnel, Z-Glider (paper craft), hot air balloons, moon phases, and more.
- Restoration Tour of the Piedmont Airlines DC-3
- Career Speakers (Thursday and Friday)
- Chip Walton: Wright Flyer Expert (Thursday and Friday only)
- Sullenberger Aviation Museum (Thursday and Friday)
- Theresa Pierce as Kate Wright
- John Moseley (History of Women AirForce Service Pilots WASP)
March 19 & 20
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
March 21
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Prices
Admission Only
Adult: $10
Senior (65+) / Military: $9
Children (3 – 12) – $8
Admission + Train Ride
Adult: $20
Senior (65+) / Military: $18
Children (3-12): $16
Children under 3 are free.
Members are free, but are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance using their membership number.
*These prices do not include taxes or fees.
Group Rates
Thursday & Friday group rates with train ride & tax:
Students/Teachers: $8.28
Adults: $18.63
Seniors (65+) / Military: $16.56
**To receive a group rate, you must have a minimum of 10 paying participants and pay in one transaction. Group rates are subject to change.**
ASTC Passport Program:
Reciprocal memberships from participating Association of Science & Technology Centers (ASTC) will NOT be accepted for this special event.
Community Partners
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