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Temple Square Tours

Various families and friends walk together inside the Conference Center, touring the exhibits.

Temple Square and the surrounding campus provide many options for guided or self-guided tours for you, your family, or larger groups.

All tours and experiences are free of charge.

A family is together. They are walking around Temple Square talkig and laughing. You can see the Salt Lake Temple behind them.
Families are up on the roof of the Conference Center, touring the exhibits.
A family is together. They are walking around Temple Square talkig and laughing. You can see the Salt Lake Temple behind them.
Temple Square
Temple Square during the day.
A family is together. They are walking around Temple Square talkig and laughing. You can see the Salt Lake Temple behind them.

Discover unique Temple Square experiences ranging from art and cultural attractions to family history research to locations with religious or historical significance.

Most experiences on Temple Square are self-guided or can be easily accommodated if you come in groups. However, if you have a large group, you may want to schedule ahead.

To schedule an in-person or virtual tour, call (801) 240-8945 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. mountain time or email TempleSquare@ChurchofJesusChrist.org. You may also contact this number for general information about Temple Square.

In-person Tours

In-person tours on Temple Square are currently available for several locations on Temple Square, with more opening soon. Tours can be adjusted to accommodate the time you have available.

Learn about the Church

Lessons are a personalized and customized way to learn about what Latter-day Saints believe. Female missionaries will get to know you, pray with you, and teach you about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Lessons can be adjusted to accommodate the time you have available.

General Conference. 2011 October

Learn about the Church

Lessons are a personalized and customized way to learn about what Latter-day Saints believe. Female missionaries will get to know you, pray with you, and teach you about the gospel of Jesus Christ. Lessons can be adjusted to accommodate the time you have available.

Learn about God and Jesus Christ

Get a personalized, 20-30 minute lesson from missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ. The missionaries will explain who God is as your Heavenly Father and who His son Jesus Christ is. They will share the basic beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ about the purpose of life, where we came from before we were born, and where we will go when we die. They will answer your questions about how to live a happier, more fulfilled life by following Jesus Christ.
Missionary work. Sisters Aita and Kathaly at Temple Square sharing the gospel

Learn about temples

Get a personalized, 20-30 minute lesson from missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ. The missionaries will explain how the Salt Lake Temple is a house of the Lord—one of many temples around the world. They will share how all are invited to come to the temple, make promises with God, and be united for eternity with our families. They will answer questions about how you can prepare yourself to make your own promises with God.

The following are in-person tours offered on Temple Square. Check for hours and availability.

Two Temple Square missionaries record part of a virtual tour that will be shared with the public in place of the traditional in-person experience for visitors that wish to see the Salt Lake Temple's surrounding area during the Christmas season in November 2020.

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.
Conference Center

Conference Center

Begin the tour at the Conference Center and learn about the inspiring background of the Latter-day Saints who built the historic structures on Temple Square and settled in this area. View the Christus statue, Salt Lake Temple artifacts, and the Salt Lake Temple renovation from the Conference Center roof.
Exterior Image of Welfare Square taken at dusk.

Welfare Square

Take a tour of the production and service facilities the Church uses to bless people in need all over the world. Welfare Square is open to the public for scheduled individual and group tours.
A Visit to the Humanitarian Center

Humanitarian Center

Tour a production and service facility to learn about preparing items for humanitarian efforts around the world. Open for individual and group tours.

Live Virtual Tours

Currently, virtual tours are available for the following:

  • Historic Temple Square
  • Conference Center

These tours are available seven days a week from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. These virtual tours are available in 40 languages and include a live-hosted, customized experience of Temple Square.

Special Accommodations

Accommodations for special needs are welcomed and can
be arranged through guest services for individuals and groups. Language interpretation services are also available free of charge.

Guest Services: Call (801) 240-8945 or TempleSquare@ChurchofJesusChrist.org

Large Group Presentations
These presentations are available for youth groups, adult groups, or tour groups who are interested in additional understanding about Church history exhibits.

Special Project-Church History Museum exterior

Church History Museum

Join two interactive game-show-type programs specifically designed for groups: “Museum Detective” and “Ask of God.” These programs introduce the exhibit, The Heavens Are Opened. “Museum Detective” is 30 minutes long. “Ask of God” is 15 minutes long. Available August 2.

Church History Library

Church History Library

The Church History Library presentations highlight historic collections and the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All presentations are free and last approximately 45-60 minutes, including an interactive question-and-answer session.

Additional Resources

Temple Square

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.
Last Updated On 10 Jan 2025