ABOUT FNQAM

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

  • Not-for-profit organisation filling a gap in demand by creating a major tourist attraction in Mareeba.
  • Will stimulate an interest in aviation & STEM careers. 
  • 100% volunteer run (at this point in time).
  • Registered with the Australian Charities & Not for profit Commission (ACNC).
  • Member of the Australian Aviation Museum National Network, Australian Galleries & Museums Association (AMaGA) and FNQ Volunteers. 
  • Tax Deductible Gift Recipient status for all donations made over $2 & Cultural Gifts Program.

OUR MISSION

PRESERVE

our local aviation history and artefacts

INSPIRE

the public using interactive and captivating world class displays 

EDUCATE

using varied learning experiences to cater for all ages

RESTORE

aircraft, engines, artefacts and other local aviation related history assets.  

The Museum will display history to the public through stories, providing a place for local groups and tourists to meet at the airport. This venue will facilitate local historians to undertake research & reveal untold stories of the past. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The FNQAM Board of Directors is made up of a mix of aviation, WWII history enthusiasts and locals with a diverse range of professional backgrounds including auditing, financial, building, museum, accessibility & inclusion & flight operations.

Brendan Kent

President

Darren Hughes

Director

Andy Smith

Treasurer

Ron Tewes

Director

Christian McDonald

Director

PROJECT STAGES

STAGE 1

Restoration facility (complete)

Storage facility (coming soon)

 STAGE 2

Mareeba during WW2 featuring aircraft & the squadrons that were based in the area.

STAGE 3

Display & Operational Aircraft / STEM Education hangar 

STAGE 4

Dedicated restoration  facility

APPROVED SITE PLANS

Member of
AMAGA (
Australian Museums and Galleries Association)
Australian National

Aviation Museum National Network (AMNN)

Galleries & Museums Queensland

FNQ Volunteers

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