Come and join us at Temple Square, where you can enjoy dozens of events, exhibits, and other experiences. Discover exhibits and artwork that teach the gospel of Jesus Christ. Find places of peace and solitude. Experience voices raised in praise as you listen to sacred music. We hope you enjoy your visit.
Live Events
LIVE Performances at Temple Square
View a multi-month listing of upcoming performances on Temple Square.
Music & the Spoken Word
Enjoy a weekly performance by the world-famous Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Join every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. mountain standard time to hear sacred music and a special message of hope.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Weekly Rehearsals
Enjoy a Tabernacle Choir rehearsal every Thursday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rehearsals are generally in the Tabernacle but are in the Conference Center from June to September and at Christmas time.
Organ Recitals
The daily organ recitals, a century-long tradition, are open to the public. Thirty-minute organ recitals are given each day by Tabernacle and Temple Square organists and guest organists.
Broadcast Events
Activities
Temple Square Tours
Take a tour of key historic buildings and experiences on Temple Square, led by missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and available 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. Learn why temples are important to Latter-day Saints as a place to worship God. Located in the Conference Center.
Family Discovery Experience
Join an interactive experience to discover your family history through technology and mobile devices. The Discovery Center is located in the Family History Library.
Walk the Grounds and Gardens of Temple Square
Feel inspired while walking the grounds 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. View the north side of the temple, including a look at the foundation work and installation of a seismic system.
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, and it has millions of microfilmed genealogical records for you to discover your family tree.
Conference Center Film
View an 18-minute film in the main auditorium of the Conference Center that shares the history of the Conference Center and how this building is used today to host worldwide conferences for the Church.
Conference Center Rooftop Gardens
Take a moment to rest and contemplate God and the beauties of nature in this rooftop garden, which features flora of the mountains and desert valley of the Great Salt Lake area.
Visit Historic Buildings and Locations
Marvel in the history of the Church by learning about or exploring historic buildings such as the Salt Lake Tabernacle (1867), the Assembly Hall (1882), the Beehive House (1854), and the Lion House (1856).
Christmas on Temple Square
Join us as we celebrate Jesus’s birth on Temple Square. Enjoy lights, musical performances, The Christ Child film experience, and more. The lights on Temple Square turn on the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and remain on until January 1.
Exhibits
Statue of Jesus Christ
Spend time reflecting and feeling the peace of the Savior Jesus Christ as you view a replica of the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen’s famous Christus statue. Statues are located in the Conference Center and the North Visitors’ Center.
Salt Lake Temple History Experience
Explore original photos, artifacts, and information about the Salt Lake Temple’s original construction. Take a look over the Conference Center third-floor observation deck to view the north side of the Salt Lake Temple seismic renovation project.
Salt Lake Temple Artifacts and 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. The model shows what the temple looked like inside before the seismic renovation began in 2020. Enjoy additional artifacts such as tools used to build the temple and original temple furnishings.
Gallery of Artwork of the Savior Jesus Christ
Experience peace as you view multiple exhibits showcasing artwork of the Savior Jesus Christ as recorded in the Holy Bible and the Book of Mormon. Artwork also depicts the lives and faith of those who have followed Him throughout time.
The Heavens Are Opened
This exhibit provides experiences showcasing Joseph Smith’s First Vision and the translation of the Book of Mormon. The exhibit covers events through Joseph Smith’s martyrdom and the Latter-day Saints’ subsequent preparations for westward migration. Located in the Church History Library.
Temples Dot the Earth
Bring your children to this Church History Museum exhibit designed for children ages 1 to 11. This hands-on experience allows children to learn about temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, inside and out.
Mormon Trails
Wander through this exhibit at the Church History Museum 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 records from the Church in the Foundations of Faith exhibit. Records include journals, pamphlets, manuscripts, letters, hymnals, and more. Located in the Church History Library.
Church Leadership Portrait Gallery
Discover portraits of the current leadership that guides The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in the Conference Center.
Book of Mormon Gallery
Learn about prophets from the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ as you explore Arnold Friberg’s paintings of the ancient prophets of the Americas. Located in the Conference Center.
Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art
See compelling artwork from historic and contemporary Latter-day Saint artists working in a variety of styles and mediums, stand before moving original works and enrich your understanding of Latter-day Saint art, history and faith.
Additional Resources
View All Event Guidelines
View guidelines for events on Temple Square concerning food and beverages, electronic devices, age for admittance, accessibility, and so on.
View Past Temple Square Broadcast Events
Christmas on Temple Square
Join us as we celebrate Jesus’s birth on Temple Square. Enjoy lights, musical performances, The Christ Child film experience, and more. The lights on Temple Square turn on the day after the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday and remain on until January 1.
Dining and Private Party Options
All dining and private party options are currently unavailable due to ongoing renovations in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. This is expected to last until 2025.
Visit Temple Square
Visit Temple Square, a center of history and worship for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, encompasses five city blocks of historic sites, engaging exhibits, and wholesome activities.