Operating Hours
2025 Winter Season
1 May 2025 – 6 Oct 2025
8am to 3pm Daily

Christmas Closure
Closed from 1pm on 19 December 2025 and re-open 8am on 12 January 2026

2026 Summer Season
7 October 2025 – 31 March 2026
8am to 1pm Monday to Friday
(closed Saturdays & Sundays)

2026 Winter Season
1 April 2026 - 6 October 2026
8am to 3pm Daily

2026 Public holidays
1. CLOSED
Australia Day
2. OPEN Easter Weekend (3 to 6 April 2026) 8am to 1pm
3. CLOSED ANZAC Day
4. OPEN Labour Day 8am to 1pm
5. Longreach Show Day open 8am to 1pm for Airpark Tours only (NO Museum Access due to private event)
6. OPEN King's Birthday 8am to 1pm

Welcome to the birthplace of Australian Aviation


For more information please call 07 4658 3737

PLEASE BE ADVISED DUE TO AN ERGON POWER OUTAGE THE MUSEUM WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON MONDAY 4 AUGUST 2025. FOR INFORMATION PLEASE CALL AND SPEAK WITH OUR FRIENDLY STAFF.
Summer Season 7 Oct 2025 to 31 March 2026
8am to 1pm Monday to Friday
Winter Season 1 May 2025 to 6 Oct 2025
8am to 3pm Daily

Experiences

We have several tours and experiences to choose from to suit your schedule and particular interests.

Experience the captivating journey of aviation history at Qantas Founders Museum in Longreach, a true gem of the outback. Step back in time and explore the birthplace of the world-renowned airline, Qantas, in this remarkable museum.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of aviation through interactive displays, engaging exhibits, and a stunning collection of aircraft, including the legendary Boeing 747 and Super Constellation. Discover the courage and innovation that shaped Qantas into an international icon.

The museum’s highlight is the Boeing 747, open for guided tours that take you inside this iconic aircraft. Walk through the aisles, explore the cockpit, and experience what it’s like to be in the pilot’s seat. An absolute ‘must’ is the Wing Walk Tour where you can see the plane from the view you would only normally see from your window seat. It’s an experience you won’t forget.

Step into the past and learn about the incredible challenges Qantas pioneers faced in conquering the vast Australian outback. Their vision, determination, and spirit are brought to life through immersive storytelling.

Museum & National Heritage Listed Qantas Hangar

Established in 1996, the museum is dedicated to the history of Qantas, which greatly influenced Australian aviation and the global airline industry. The Qantas Heritage-listed Hangar in Longreach, built in 1922, witnessed the early days of Qantas Airways.

Exhibitions

Qantas Founders Museum has a dedicated art gallery space comprising three galleries totalling 130 running metres. We host in-house curated exhibitions and touring exhibitions from around Australia showcasing some of Australia’s most renowned creatives.

Visit us

Location

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Sir Hudson Fysh Drive,
Longreach, Qld 4730
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Qantas Founders Museum
PO Box 737 Longreach QLD 4730

Opening hours

Summer Season
7 October to 31 March - 8am-1pm Mon-Fri
Winter Season
1 April to 6 October - 8am-3pm Daily
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY
We acknowledge the Iningai people, the traditional custodians of the Country on which Qantas Founders Museum stands.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY

We acknowledge the Iningai people, the traditional custodians of the Country on which the Qantas Founders Museum stands.