Christmas at the Museum

Holiday Concerts at the Museum

Bellows & Squawk give you their unique interpretations of neglected gems in this musical history talk.

Get Tickets

Enjoy wine and hoes-d'ouevres at this high-energy concert by the MHCC Big Band!

Get Tickets

An evening of swinging, swanky Christmas music - featuring appetizers and a wine selection!

Get Tickets

Gresham High School Overtones Choir delivers holiday and other favorite songs, plus light refreshments!

Get Tickets

Listen to the Centennial High School Concert Choir perform a festive repertoire while enjoying light refreshments!

Get Tickets

Schedule of Events

11/29-11/30

Christmas at the Museum: First Weekend

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

Event Details

11/29-11/30

Christmas at the Museum: First Weekend

Bring your family to the museum to take photos with Santa on Saturday, vote in the Gingerbread Contest, and enjoy lavish holiday decorations...

Event Details

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

12/4-12/7

Christmas at the Museum: Week Two

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

Event Details

12/4-12/7

Christmas at the Museum: Week Two

Bring your family to the museum to take photos with Santa on Saturday, vote in the Gingerbread Contest, and enjoy lavish holiday decorations...

Event Details

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

12/11-12/14

Christmas at the Museum: Week Three

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

Event Details

12/11-12/14

Christmas at the Museum: Week Three

Bring your family to the museum to take photos with Santa on Saturday, vote in the Gingerbread Contest, and enjoy lavish holiday decorations...

Event Details

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

12/18-12/20

Christmas at the Museum: Final Weekend

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

Event Details

12/18-12/20

Christmas at the Museum: Final Weekend

Bring your family to the museum to take photos with Santa on Saturday, vote in the Gingerbread Contest, and enjoy lavish holiday decorations...

Event Details

10am

-

4pm

Gresham Historical Society

Gingerbread Contest Rules

Entries must follow the theme "Christmas Through the Ages" for 2025

Entries must be constructed of gingerbread.

All other visible materials used must be edible.

Professional bakers must register in the professional category.

If you are paid for your baking, or if you have won 1st place in the non-professional contest in the past, you are considered a professional.

No kits allowed in the professional division.

Non-professional bakers may use gingerbread house kits.

Size: 20"x20" at the base and no more than 42" high.

We are not able to display larger entries.

Professional entries must use a ½” or ¾” plywood base; cardboard bases will not be accepted in the professional division.

Your assigned Entry ID number must be displayed on the lower right corner of the base for voting.

No electronic components allowed.

An accurate list of materials must be submitted with the entry.

Structural components that are not outwardly visible do not need to be included.

Registration fee: $25. Limit one entry per business, group, or family.

Registration is open Sept. 15 – Nov. 15 or until capacity is reached. $25 payment due Nov. 15.

Delivery appointments must be scheduled Nov. 24–26.

All entries must be removed Dec. 20 after awards, or they will be disposed of.

Entries will be judged on overall appearance, difficulty, creativity, and originality.

Winners will be announced December 20th at 4:30 pm during the annual awards ceremony.

And the best part...the prizes!

1st place (professional)

$1200

2nd place (professional)

1st place (professional)

$800

3rd place (professional)

1st place (professional)

1st place (non-professional)

$500

1st place (non-professional)

$500

2nd place (non-professional)

1st place (non-professional)

2nd place (non-professional)

$300

3rd place (non-professional)

1st place (non-professional)

2nd place (non-professional)

$200

People's Choice (professional and non-professional)

$200

Judge's Special Mention (non-professional)

People's Choice (professional and non-professional)

$100

Become a Sponsor

Business sponsorships are a critical part of our success.

Christmas at the Museum is our most popular event of the year, supporting our mission to preserve and share our community's history - but none of it is possible without the generosity of our event sponsors. Sponsorship enables us to cover up-front costs such as decorating and Gingerbread Competition prizes.

Sponsorship is available at the following tiers:

$750 - Display Sponsor

Sponsor a wall display of Christmas decorations in the museum. Your business logo will be a part of the display.

$1,000 - Tree Sponsor

Sponsor one of 6 beautiful Christmas trees in the museum gallery. Your business logo will be displayed next to the tree.

$2,000 - Special Event Sponsor

Sponsor our special events throughout the holiday season. Your business logo will be displayed at each event and featured in related promotions.

$2,000 - Ornament & Gingerbread Cookie Sponsor

Sponsor our holiday gingerbread cookies. Your business logo will be included on the cookie packages shared with guests.

$5,000 - Presenting Sponsor

Your business logo will be displayed prominently at the event and on all promotional materials. Only one Presenting Sponsorships will be available!

Sponsor Christmas at the Museum

All of our sponsors will receive recognition on our website and social media, as well as at the event itself. In addition, sponsors at every level will receive a complimentary one-year Business membership to the Gresham Historical Society, with Business Plus benefits at the Display level and above.

Prefer to pay via check? Email communications@greshamhistorical.org to receive an invoice.

Become a Sponsor

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Christmas at the Museum!

It’s almost here!

Register for the Contest

Professional

Non-Professional Bakers

Non-Professional Bakers

Non-Professional Bakers

Non-Professional Bakers

Non-Professional Bakers

Holiday Concerts at the Museum

Schedule of Events

11/29-11/30

Christmas at the Museum: First Weekend

10am

-

4pm

11/29-11/30

Christmas at the Museum: First Weekend

10am

-

4pm

12/4-12/7

Christmas at the Museum: Week Two

10am

-

4pm

12/4-12/7

Christmas at the Museum: Week Two

10am

-

4pm

12/11-12/14

Christmas at the Museum: Week Three

10am

-

4pm

12/11-12/14

Christmas at the Museum: Week Three

10am

-

4pm

12/18-12/20

Christmas at the Museum: Final Weekend

10am

-

4pm

12/18-12/20

Christmas at the Museum: Final Weekend

10am

-

4pm

Past Gingerbread Houses & Holiday Cheer

Calling All Bakers for the 2025 Gingerbread Contest!

Register In Person or By Email

Enter our annual Gingerbread House Competition

Gingerbread Contest Rules

Entries must follow the theme "Christmas Through the Ages" for 2025

Entries must be constructed of gingerbread.

Professional bakers must register in the professional category.

No kits allowed in the professional division.

Size: 20"x20" at the base and no more than 42" high.

Your assigned Entry ID number must be displayed on the lower right corner of the base for voting.

No electronic components allowed.

An accurate list of materials must be submitted with the entry.

Registration fee: $25. Limit one entry per business, group, or family.

Delivery appointments must be scheduled Nov. 24–26.

Entries will be judged on overall appearance, difficulty, creativity, and originality.

And the best part...the prizes!

1st place (professional)

1st place (professional)

1st place (professional)

2nd place (professional)

1st place (professional)

1st place (professional)

3rd place (professional)

1st place (professional)

1st place (non-professional)

1st place (non-professional)

1st place (non-professional)