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Limited display items available. To view aircraft please visit on a restoration day of Wednesday or Saturday mornings 9am-12. We are currently in the process of seeking funding to expand our facilities. If you would like to help, please assist us by donating here.
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The FNQ Aviation Museum sets out to establish a significant museum that showcases the incredible contribution that aviation has played in Far North Queensland. This will create employment, volunteering, education and training opportunities that benefit the community and boost tourism.

Self guided open 7 days
Limited display items

History Boards, Murals & Memorials
Vicary Road

Open days – Thursdays and
Saturdays between 9am & noon

Restoration and Research
JRM Braes Rd

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PRESERVE | INSPIRE | EDUCATE | RESTORE

PRESERVE
INSPIRE
EDUCATE
RESTORE

Volunteer

Variety of roles available - admin, grants, social media, design, curation, research and history.

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Restore

Help our restoration team every Thursday or Saturday.

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Membership

Show your support by becoming a member.

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Donate

Make a tax deductible donation.

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Artefacts

Preserve aviation items that will be of educational or display interest.

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Services & Materials

In-kind support to assist with building construction and restoration.

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OUR HISTORY

Mareeba Airport was built in 8 days in 1942 during World War 2 to facilitate the RAAF & USAAF in its defence of Northern Australia”. Today it is used by an array of aviation businesses. The FNQAM will showcase and preserve the history of aviation in Far North Queensland.
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Community & Employment

The FNQAM will be a community space that will provide opportunities for ongoing employment & volunteering in the local community from admin, trades, engineering, curators and baristas.

Tourism

Our aim is to expand into a world class facility that will firmly place Mareeba on the map. The significance of aviation history in the north is a story waiting to be told. The FNQAM will partner with other tourism operators & museums in the region to provide visitors with an unforgettable experience.

Education & Training

Providing opportunity for Schools, offender reintegration into the community, early learning, specialist skill training and other educational and training opportunities.

VISIT US TODAY

Museum/information/mural (self guided open 7 days)
Restoration days – Thursdays and Saturdays between 9am & noon.
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