Qantas Founders Museum
Longreach, Australia
1 ticket option available · from $27.93
Tours, passes & combos at Qantas Founders Museum
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Founders Museum Official | Museum only entry. Self-guided tour of main exhibition hall | $27.93 | View |
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- Museum in Longreach, Australia
Visitor information
- Address: Terminal Building, 1 Hudson Fysh Drive, Longreach Airport, Landsborough Hwy, Longreach QLD 4730, Australia
- Phone: +61 7 4658 3737
- Official website: http://www.qfom.com.au/
People also ask
Why is Qantas museum in Longreach?
Qantas was registered on 16 November 1920 and held its first Board Meeting in Winton in 1921 where it was decided to move operations to Longreach. The Qantas Founders Museum has a variety of interactive displays and exhibits telling the many stories of the airline over its 100-year history.
Why do Qantas planes say Longreach?
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, registration VH-ZNJ, is named “Longreach” – a nod to the Queensland town that was integral to the national carrier's beginnings, its role in conquering the tyranny of distance and the Longreach series of retiring 747-400 jumbo jets.
Why did Qantas start in Longreach?
Hudson Fysh, Paul McGinness and Fergus McMaster established the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Ltd (Qantas) with two open-cabin biplanes. Although originally based in Winton, operations were moved to Longreach in 1921 due to the town's more suitable location in the proposed Qantas network.
What plane is at Longreach?
VH-EBQ is unique in being the only surviving Boeing 747 – 200 with Rolls Royce engines. VH-EBQ was donated to Qantas Founders Museum by Qantas Airways and landed at Longreach on 16th November 2002.