Temple Square

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Temple Square

Temple Square
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10-acre (4.0 ha) complex, in the center of Salt Lake City, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1964, recognizing the Mormon achievement in the settlement of Utah

General Information

Hours:
Conference Center: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM (seasonal variations)
FamilySearch Library: Mon, Fri, Sat: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tue–Thu: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Church History Museum: Mon, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Tue–Thu: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Salt Lake Temple: Check churchofjesuschrist.org for current access and tour information following the renovation
Fees:
Free admission to all public areas and exhibits
Guided tours available in multiple languages
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed on Temple Square grounds
Closest cities with hotels:
Salt Lake City, UT (Downtown)
Seasons:
All year
- Spring/Summer: Gardens and walking tours
- Fall: Peaceful atmosphere and foliage
- Winter: Famous holiday lights and events
Location:
50 N Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84150
Website:
churchofjesuschrist.org/templesquare
Salt Lake City, UT Weather Forecast

Overview

Temple Square is a 10-acre complex in the center of Salt Lake City, the headquarters of the LDS Church and the most popular tourist attraction in Utah, with 3 to 5 million visitors a year, which is more than the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone by some counts. It is free to explore, and the gardens host concerts. At Christmas, about 100,000 lights decorate the grounds.

Highlights

  • Salt Lake Temple: closed for renovation, but the exterior can be seen
  • Tabernacle: home of the Tabernacle Choir, with free organ recitals at noon and rehearsals on Thursday nights
  • Family History Library: the largest genealogical library in the world, free
  • Church History Museum: Latter-day Saint art and artifacts, free
  • Visitors' centers: the North and South centers (the South Visitors' Center is slated for demolition as part of the renovation)

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