LEGO™Type Brick Ornament Contest 2026

Bring to the Museum Dec 1 – Dec 10

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 1 and Dec 10 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 19.

• 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 shown at the Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec 12, 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 shown and prizes given on December 12 at the Christmas Open House. Winners must claim their prizes in person at the museum by December 19; 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