Christmas at the Museum
Centered around the theme of Christmas Stories, the museum is filled with lavish holiday displays, including seven decorated trees, nutcrackers, and a miniature village. Visitors can marvel at creative gingerbread houses and cast their vote in the annual contest. Guests can also browse the Museum Store for seasonal gifts and take photos with Santa on Saturdays.
What to Expect
Holiday trees, gingerbread contest entries, and Saturday visits from Santa.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Gresham Historical Society
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and charming
Energy Level
Low
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $5 per person; ages 5 and under are free.
- Hours: November 28–29: Saturday 10 am-4 pm; Sunday 12 pm-3pm. December 2–6: Wednesday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm; Sunday 12 pm-3pm. December 9–13: Sunday 12 pm-3pm; the page also shows 10am-4pm without assigning it to particular days. No hours are stated for December 16–19.
Tips & Advice
- Plan your visit for a Saturday if you want photos with Santa, since that is the day he visits the museum.
- Take a moment to vote in the Gingerbread Contest while you stroll among the gingerbread houses on display.
- Bakers should register for the Gingerbread Contest by November 15, since registration can close earlier once the cap is reached.
- Bring the little ones along, because children ages 5 and under get into Christmas at the Museum for free.
- Leave time to browse the Museum Store, which is stocked with festive gifts for the season.
Special Events & Promotions
- Santa visits on Saturdays for family photos.
- This year's theme is Christmas Stories, celebrating favorite books, movies and legends of the season.
- Visitors vote in the 2026 Gingerbread Contest.
- Holiday Concerts at the Museum are planned, with the schedule coming soon.
- On Dec. 11 the museum hosts a festive edition of the Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce morning networking meeting, with coffee, a light breakfast and a raffle.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's this year's theme?
Christmas Stories, which celebrates favorite books, movies and legends of the season.
What is there to see?
There are seven decorated Christmas trees, nutcrackers, a miniature village and gingerbread houses. The Museum Store is stocked with festive gifts.
Can the kids see Santa?
Yes. Santa visits on Saturdays, and families can take photos with him.
Can visitors vote on the gingerbread houses?
Yes. You can vote in the Gingerbread Contest while you're at the museum.
How do I enter the Gingerbread Contest?
Register by November 15, or before the cap is reached. Professional, non-professional and junior bakers compete for a cash prize.
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