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“Cradle of American Aviation”
World’s oldest continuously operated airport, established in 1909
1909 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
301-864-5844
A 27,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility located on the grounds of the College Park Airport. The gallery is a one-eighth scale replica of the hangar the Wright Brothers built to house their first military aeroplane. It was here in 1909 that Wilbur Wright gave instruction to the first military officers to fly a government aeroplane. The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except major holidays).
1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive, College Park
301-864-6029
Occupying 318,000 square feet and situated on a 17-acre site at the northwest end of the campus, the Center is a state-of-the-art performing arts “village” on the University of Maryland campus, comprised of 10 interconnected structures. It is designed to serve the music, theatre and dance divisions of the University, and in so doing, be a true center of performing arts for regional audiences and national and international professionals.
University of Maryland, College Park
301-405-ARTS
Home of the University of Maryland “Terrapins” football team
University of Maryland, College Park
301-314-7070 (Terrapin Ticket Office)
Home of the University of Maryland “Terrapins” basketball team
Paint Branch Drive
University of Maryland, College Park
301-314-7070 (Terrapin Ticket Office)
Research hours are:
8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday and Wednesday;
8:45 a.m.-9:00 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday;
8:45 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Saturday;
closed Sunday and federal holidays.
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park
Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission (M-NCPPC)
College Park / Berwyn Heights
National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) Visitor Center
Greenbelt Road and Soil Conservation Road
Greenbelt, Maryland 20771
301-286-8955
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