Limited display items available until additional infrastructure funding is received. If you would like to help, please assist us by donating here. Thank you

Tax Deductible Donation details via Bank Transfer or Card click “Donate Today”:

BSB: 633 000 ACC: 164 132 367
NAME: FNQ Aviation Museum
Reference: Donation Name

Please email treasurer@fnqam.com.au with your details for a receipt. Thank you!

The FNQ Aviation Museum is bringing to life the stories of how aviation helped shape Far North Queensland. As we develop the museum in Mareeba, we aim to attract more visitors to the region and create local opportunities for employment, volunteering, education and training.

2024 FNQAM Open Day @ Mareeba Airport - 2025 Open Day POSTPONED until 2026

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

PRESERVE | INSPIRE | EDUCATE | RESTORE

PRESERVE
INSPIRE
EDUCATE
RESTORE

Volunteer

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

Restore

Help our restoration team every Thursday or Saturday mornings.

Membership

Show your support by becoming a member.

Donate

Make a tax deductible donation.

Artefacts

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

Services & Materials

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

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.

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.

** Concept Image (not an actual image) – Awaiting Funding – Under Development

Education & Training

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

Shop

Helping you look good.. Check out our latest selection of items from shirts, hats, books and other items.

VISIT US TODAY

Restoration & museum (west end of Airport – 2km from highway turnoff) – Thursdays and Saturdays between 9am & noon. Just look for the C-47 Dakota!

Airport history, murals and memorials (self-guided) – open anytime.

Restoration and Museum

Open days – Thursday and Saturdays between 9am & midday

Airport History, Murals & Memorials

Open any time (self-guided)

2024 FNQAM Open Day @ Mareeba Airport - 2025 Open Day POSTPONED until 2026

GET INVOLVED TODAY!

PRESERVE | INSPIRE | EDUCATE | RESTORE