We are delighted to share that Qantas Founders Museum has been nominated as a finalist for the 2025 Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards (GAMAAs) in the exhibition category for the Yayoi Kusama project THE SPIRITS OF THE PUMPKINS DESCENDED INTO THE HEAVENS (2017) from the National Gallery of Australia. We also congratulate all the other nominees from the Queensland Museum and Gallery sector. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Tuesday 9 September. Wish us luck! Museums & Galleries Queensland National Gallery of Australia, Canberra @longreachmuseumofart #yayoikusama #qantasfoundersmuseum (fb)

While many know Qantas as Australia’s airline, few realise it also flew in service of the war effort 🇦🇺🪖 📸 These rare images tell part of that story — from troop transport to the legendary Double Sunrise Flights, which connected Australia and the UK in the longest non-stop route of the time. ⏱️ Over 30 hours in the air. No stops. No lights. Just stars and determination. These flights earned their name because passengers saw two sunrises before landing. 🇦🇺 An unforgettable chapter in aviation and national history. . . . #QantasFoundersMuseum #AviationHistory #DoubleSunriseFlights #WWIIHistory #QantasHeritage #AustralianAviation #OutbackIsOpen #VisitLongreach #ExploreQueensland #HistoryRevealed #AviationLegends #NotForProfitOrganisation (fb)