LEGO™Type Brick Ornament Contest 2025

Bring to the Museum Dec 2 – Dec 11

3 age groups

• 5-9

• 10-15

• 16+

• Prizes awarded in each age group.

 

Rules

Build a Christmas ornament no larger than 6” x 6” x 6” from LEGO™ type bricks.

• Only toy bricks may be used, no paper, foil, etc.

• Entries must be brought to the museum between Dec 2 and Dec 11 during regular museum hours.

  • The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Ornaments will be displayed from arrival until December 20.

• No names are allowed on the ornaments.

• All entrants are given a number to place with the ornament entry.

• The judges’ decisions are final.

• Winners will be announced at the Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec 13, at the museum.

  • 12:15 p.m. – Ornaments by children 5-9

  • 1:30 p.m. – Ornaments by children 10-15

  • 2:15 p.m. – Ornaments by adults

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Prizes

1. All entrants receive a Family Membership to the Joplin Historical Society.

2. First-place winners receive monetary prizes.

3. Second and third place winners receive prizes.

4. Every entry receives a certificate.

5. Judges’ decisions are final.

6. Winners are announced and prizes given on December 13 at the Christmas Open House. Winners must claim their prizes in person at the museum by December 20; otherwise, the prize will be forfeited.

Entries will be judged on overall appearance, creativity/originality, neatness/tidiness, and use of materials.
 

Judging

Overall appearance    0 – 10 points

Creativity/originality                0 – 10 points

Neatness/tidiness                   0 – 10 points

Clever use of materials          0 – 10 points

Total possible:                             40 points