On 31 August, Museum in a Container and its latest exhibition Camels and Cameleers headed to the Chapman Valley Show, captivating visitors with stories from WA's past.

After travelling 500km from Welshpool, the container rolled into the Nanson Showgrounds in the scenic Chapman Valley. Attendees were invited to explore the diverse and often overlooked history of cameleers and camels in the development of WA's goldfields.

With immersive displays, visitors discovered how camels, once vital to building country towns, were later replaced by trains and locomotives. Over time, these impressive animals became a pest species in Australia's interior, competing with many endemic species. The exhibition beautifully brought their rich history to life through a collection of authentic objects, taxidermy specimens, engaging film and hands-on interactive experiences.

More than 7,500 people visited the exhibition throughout the day. Attendees lined up to snap selfies with Naqa the camel, challenge their friends on the giant board game that recreated the building of the Goldfields pipeline, and get stuck into some creative camel-themed crafts.

A huge thank you to the hardworking teams from across Welshpool, Perth, Fremantle and Geraldton for making this event an incredible success! Museum in a Container will next pop up on the Geraldton Foreshore during the school holidays from 21 September, before returning to Welshpool on 7 October.