History Detectives
Can you find the locations matching these seven historical photographs of the Melbourne Royal Show? (2025)
Take part in the brand-new History Detectives challenge — a free, interactive activity for all ages at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show.
Use seven historical photos as your clues, track down the matching locations around the Showgrounds, and recreate each shot with your own creative twist.
Visitors in 2025 were able to share photos on social media, tagging @MelbourneRoyalShow and using #historydetectives, for a chance to win. Although the competition is no longer active, the correct locations can still be found on site.
Romney Marsh Pen
Maker: Alan D. Arnold
Date: c.1975
Subjects: Competitions & Awards
Dimensions: 25.6cm x 20.6cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10130
KFC Stand
Date: c.1993
Subjects: Royal Melbourne Show
Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10769
Milo Showbag Stall
Date: c.1980
Subjects: Showbags
Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10844
Bull and Herdsman
Date: c.1983
Subjects: Melbourne Royal®
Dimensions: 25cm x 20cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 4418
Komatsu Monster
Date: c.1994
Subjects: Sideshow Alley/Amusements
Dimensions: 25.5cm x 18.5cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 9986
Showtime Laughing Clowns
Date: c.1976
Subjects: Sideshow Alley/Amusements
Dimensions: 15cm x 10cm
Medium: Photograph
ID: 10787
Swiss Rolls
Date: c.1976
Subjects: Competitions & Awards
Dimensions: 25cm x 20.5cm
Medium: Photograph