Dubois County Museum Announces 3 rd Annual Photo Contest

The Dubois County Museum announces their 3 rd Annual Photo Contest. All amateur photographers are welcome to enter the contest. The contest theme is “Your Favorite Photo”. Photos may be flowers, animals, landscapes, macro, etc. Photos may be color or black and white. Categories this year are Youth-ages 5 to 17 and Adults-ages 18 and over. 

To entry, please submit a frames 8 X 10 photograph to the Dubois County Museum either by bringing it to the Museum, or mailing it to Dubois County Museum, 2704 N Newton Street, Jasper, IN 47546. Any questions, contact Kathy Bachman at 812-630-8696. 

Photos must be taken by you. You may submit up to three photos. Minor editing allowed. Cropping, sharpness, color, etc. $5.00 entry fee per photo. No previous entries allowed. 

Submit your entries from April 15 to April 30, 2026. 

Photos will be on display for viewing and public voting from May 1 through June 1, 2026. One voting ballot per person per day with paid admission or Museum pass. Cash prizes in each category will be awarded, plus a special judging award will be presented. Winners will be announced June 2, 2026. 

After winners are announced, the photos will be on display till July 1. All entered photos may be picked up at the Museum after that date. 

Entry forms are available at the museum lobby desk and on Facebook. 
 
About the museum 
The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m.-2:00pm, Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-4:00pm and Sunday 1:00-4:00pm. Closed on Monday. 

Admission of $5 per adult, $3 for high school students, and $2 for middle and elementary students is charged. Visitors four and under are free. Those holding a current Dubois County Museum Membership are granted free admission. 

The Dubois County Museum is a local nonprofit organization committed to the collection, preservation and interpretation of historical artifacts and information important to the citizens of the county. Museum operations are funded by annual memberships, admissions, donations and gifts from visitors, area residents and businesses. It is operated entirely by volunteers. It is located in Jasper at 2704 N. Newton Street (US231). Call (812) 634-7733. Please allow two hours to view exhibits. 

Visit the museum web site at www.duboiscountymuseum.org. Follow on Facebook. Funded in part by the Dubois County Visitors Center-www.visitduboiscounty.com-800968-4578. Come see, discover, and celebrate our Heritage at the Dubois County Museum.