Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, hosts many free events, exhibits, and other experiences.
See Visit Temple Square for updates about the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other buildings on Temple Square. Attend an open house tour of the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple from April to October 2027.
Live Events
- See a list of Live Performances at Temple Square.
- Music & the Spoken Word. Enjoy weekly performances by the world-famous Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. MST.
- The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Weekly Rehearsals. Watch rehearsals Thursdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Organ Recitals. Daily organ recitals are open to the public.
Broadcast Events
- See the schedule of Churchwide Broadcast Events.
Activities
- Temple Square Tours. Take a tour of key historic buildings and experiences on Temple Square in over 40 languages.
- Salt Lake Temple Orientation Film. Watch a 17-minute film providing a welcome to Temple Square, including information about the construction of the Salt Lake Temple.
- Family Discovery Experience. Join an interactive experience to discover your family history through technology and mobile devices.
- Christus Statue. Enjoy a marble replica of Bertel Thorvaldsen’s original sculpture of Christ.
- Walk the Grounds and Gardens of Temple Square. View the architecture of the temple and other historic buildings, and walk through carefully manicured gardens.
- Conference Center Observation Deck. Take an elevated look at the current seismic renovation work of the Salt Lake Temple.
- Research Your Family History. Discover where your family’s roots come from at the Family History Library. The library is free of charge and open to the public.
- Conference Center Film. Watch an 18-minute film of the history of the Conference Center and how this building is used today to host worldwide conferences for the Church.
- Conference Center Rooftop Gardens. Rest and contemplate in this rooftop garden, which features flora of the mountains and desert valley of the Great Salt Lake area.
- Visit Historic Buildings and Locations. Explore the Salt Lake Tabernacle (1867), the Assembly Hall (1882), the Beehive House (1854), and the Lion House (1856).
- Christmas on Temple Square. Enjoy Christmas lights on Temple Square beginning the day after Thanksgiving and through New Year’s Day each year.
- Statues on Temple Square. See new statues on the grounds of Temple Square.
- Flags on Temple Square. See the flags of 91 nations on display in the plaza near the Church Office Building.
Exhibits
- Salt Lake Temple History Experience. Explore original photos, artifacts, and information about the Salt Lake Temple’s original construction.
- Salt Lake Temple Scale Model. Get a close-up view of the interior of the Salt Lake Temple with a 3D cutaway model of the Salt Lake Temple.
- Gallery of Artwork of the Savior Jesus Christ. View multiple exhibits of the Savior Jesus Christ.
- The Heavens Are Opened. This exhibit showcases Joseph Smith’s First Vision, the translation of the Book of Mormon, and the events through Joseph Smith’s martyrdom and the Latter-day Saints’ subsequent migration to Salt Lake.
- Temples Dot the Earth. This museum exhibit about temples is designed for children ages 1 to 11.
- Mormon Trails. Wander through this exhibit to discover the trails and stories of the Latter-day Saint pioneers who traveled to the Salt Lake Valley between 1846 and 1890.
- Foundations of Faith. Examine some of the earliest Church records, including journals, pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, and hymnals,
- Church Leadership Portrait Gallery. Discover portraits of the current Church leaders.
- Book of Mormon Gallery. Learn about prophets from the Book of Mormon as you explore Arnold Friberg’s paintings of the ancient prophets of the Americas.
Additional Resources
- Tickets for Temple Square events. Most events on Temple Square are free to the public and do not require tickets. Some events, such as general conference and Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir, do require free tickets.
- Event Guidelines about food and beverages, electronic devices, age for admittance, accessibility, etc.
- Dining and Private Party Options.
- See Visit Temple Square for hours and information about planning your visit. See updates about the renovation of the Salt Lake Temple and other buildings on Temple Square.
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