Mormon Temple In Salt Lake City At Temple Square

Temple Square Construction Due to ongoing renovation of the Salt Lake Temple through 2026, access to Temple Square may be limited. Learn more

Temple Square

Top Activities at Temple Square

Please note that due to ongoing renovation of the Salt Lake Temple through 2026, access to some areas of Temple Square may be limited. For more information about which attractions and buildings are open, see their hours of operation.

The Conference Center is the primary venue for the Temple Square guest experience during the ongoing renovation. It is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily featuring guided tours in more than 40 languages, a statue of Jesus Christ, a cutaway model of the Salt Lake Temple, exhibitions of various temple artifacts and unique art from around the world.

Salt Lake Temple

The impressive Salt Lake Temple took 40 years to build, between 1853 and 1893, and is one of the oldest attractions in the area. The temple is sacred to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and is currently closed for renovation. Tour the Conference Center to see a scale model of the temple and its interior and enjoy views of the renovation work in progress. Learn about available tours.

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square (formerly known as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir) is made up of 360 volunteers and has performed all over the world. The public is invited to the Choir's free weekly Music & the Spoken Word broadcast on Sundays in the Tabernacle at 9:30 a.m. (guests must be seated by 9:15 a.m.) and the choir's rehearsal every Thursday at 8 p.m. (Read the story: The Geographical and Musical Heart of Salt Lake). Many other performances by different artists happen in the Tabernacle, Assembly Hall and Conference Center at Temple Square, which are free and open to the public. See upcoming events.

Joseph Smith Memorial Building

The Joseph Smith Memorial Building was formerly the Hotel Utah, but was transformed into an office building and event space. Currently undergoing renovations, it is expected to reopen in 2025.

Church History Museum

The Church History Museum features interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and a curated collection of global art. Additional highlights include:

A full-size 168-year-old historic log home
A 240-degree theater experience
A rotating fine art collection

Other Temple Square Locations

The Conference Center has impressive architecture, artwork and a 21,000-seat auditorium.
The FamilySearch Library houses the largest collection of genealogical records in the world.
The Church History Library features historic documents and exhibits.
The Church Office Building allows you to go to the 26th floor for breathtaking views of the Salt Lake Valley.
The Relief Society Building provides information for you to learn more about the women in the Church.
The Beehive House and the Lion House were the homes of early Church president Brigham Young and his large family. These buildings are currently closed for renovation.

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More Visitor Information

Fee-based, metered two-hour parking is available throughout the city and there is paid, underground parking beneath the Conference Center (free with validation inside the Conference Center) or City Creek Center, which is free for the first two hours.
Dogs are not allowed on Temple Square, even on a leash.
The transformation of the Temple Square with Christmas Lights on the Friday following Thanksgiving, is an extraordinary event and signals the official start of the holiday season. The display typically runs through the New Year.