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It's the most wonderful time of the year
Christmas at the Museum!
This year’s theme, Christmas Through the Ages, invites you to celebrate holiday traditions across the centuries. Stroll among beautifully decorated trees, marvel at the gingerbread houses, and take in the charm of our winter village. The Museum Store is full of festive treats, and of course, Santa visits on Saturdays!
It’s almost here!
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Special Events
11/29-11/30
Christmas at the Museum: First Weekend
10am
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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...
10am
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4pm
Gresham Historical Society
12/4-12/7
Christmas at the Museum: Week Two
10am
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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...
10am
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4pm
Gresham Historical Society
12/11-12/14
Christmas at the Museum: Week Three
10am
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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...
10am
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4pm
Gresham Historical Society
12/18-12/20
Christmas at the Museum: Final Weekend
10am
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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...
10am
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4pm
Gresham Historical Society
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.
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)
1st place (professional)
1st place (professional)
$1200
2nd place (professional)
1st place (professional)
1st place (professional)
$800
3rd place (professional)
1st place (professional)
1st place (non-professional)
$500
1st place (non-professional)
1st place (non-professional)
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)
People's Choice (professional and non-professional)
People's Choice (professional and non-professional)
$200
Judge's Special Mention (non-professional)
People's Choice (professional and 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.
Host your holiday event at the Gresham Historical Society & Museum!
Gresham Historical Society
410 N Main Ave - PO Box 65 - Gresham, OR 97030