Take your imagination to new heights with the Far North Queensland Aviation Museum at this year's Queensland National Science Week Launch event "STEM in the Tropics". Spread your wings and experience the thrill of flight through immersive virtual reality aviation adventures.

The FNQ Aviation Museum, based in Mareeba, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich aviation history of Far North Queensland. Run by passionate volunteers, the museum showcases restored aircraft, fascinating exhibits, historic aviation artefacts, and stories of the pilots, engineers, and aircraft that helped shape the region. Visitors to the museum can explore iconic aircraft including World War II-era planes and learn about Mareeba's important role in Australia's aviation heritage.

At the Science Week launch, the museum will bring aviation to life through virtual reality, giving visitors the chance to experience the excitement of flying while discovering the science, technology, engineering, and innovation that make aviation possible.

Whether you're an aspiring pilot, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the wonders of flight, this is your opportunity to soar into the world of aviation and explore the STEM behind the skies.