A stunning silver building rising from the red earth at Longreach airport, the Qantas Founders Outback Museum has been built adjacent to the historic 1922 Qantas hangar, which was restored as part of an $8.5 million project, of which $7 million was contributed by the Queensland Heritage Trails Network.
The new building houses the museum, theatrette and exhibition hall, visitor information centre and restaurant. Historic photographs, memorabilia and multi-media interactive displays eloquently tell the inspirational stories of overcoming the problems of long distance travel in Outback Australia.
Historic 1922 Qantas Hangar
A-class Museum
Interactive displays, including Meet the Originals an introduction to the Qantas founders; Aviation Then; Outback Country; Qantas Heroes; Getting Off The Ground; Wings To The World; Futures; and The Way We Were.
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Visitor Information Centre
McGuiness' restaurant
The Qantas Founders Outback Museum is located at the Longreach Airport on the Landsborough Highway 3.5km from the centre of town. The complex is adjacent to the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame & Outback Heritage Centre.
Qantas Founders Outback Museum
Longreach Airport
Longreach Qld 4305
Adults - $15
Pensioners/concessions - $12
Children/students - $8
Group discounts for 10 or more people are available.
The Queensland Heritage Trails
Network is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth
Government - through the Federation Fund - to provide a lasting legacy to
the Centenary of Federation.
