Qantas Founders Museum, Aviation museum in Longreach, Australia
The museum contains multiple aviation exhibits, including a Boeing 747, Boeing 707, and a restored Lockheed Constellation aircraft displayed in open hangars.
Established in 1996 within the National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar from 1922, the museum preserves the legacy of Australia's first commercial airline.
The institution acknowledges the Iningai people as traditional land custodians while documenting the evolution of Australian commercial flight through extensive exhibits.
The museum operates from 8 AM to 1 PM during summer months and extends to 3 PM in winter, offering guided tours of aircraft and interactive displays.
Visitors can experience the Wing Walk Tour on a Boeing 747 and explore a restored 1970s Captain Cook Lounge replica from the original aircraft.
Location: Longreach Regional
Address: 1 Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach Airport, Longreach QLD 4730
Phone: +61746583737
Website: http://qfom.com.au
GPS coordinates: -23.43981,144.27062
Latest update: March 4, 2025 02:30
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