Salt Lake Temple
The six-spired granite temple, finished in 1893.
Temple Square
The heart of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City, with the six-spired Salt Lake Temple, the domed Tabernacle and its famous choir, and free gardens and visitor centers.
The Salt Lake Temple is closed for a long seismic renovation. A public open house, with free tours inside, is planned for April through October 2027. Check where choir rehearsals are held meanwhile.Checked November 2, 2026
Temple Square is the heart of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: ten acres in downtown Salt Lake City built by the pioneers who arrived in 1847. The granite Salt Lake Temple, 40 years in the building, stands at its center, with the domed Tabernacle, home of the famous choir, beside it.
Visitors of every faith are welcome on the grounds, in the visitor centers and at the choir's free performances.
- Best Time
- Spring for the gardens; December for the Christmas lights
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Grounds every day; check templesquare.org for building hours
- Getting There
- Downtown Salt Lake City, a 15-minute TRAX light-rail ride from the airport.
What to See
4 of 4 are freeThe Tabernacle and the Choir
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings free: its Thursday-evening rehearsals and Sunday-morning broadcast are open to all.
Conference Center
A vast 21,000-seat hall across the street, with a rooftop garden of meadows and trees and views over the temple and city.
FamilySearch Library
The world's largest genealogy library, free to everyone, with volunteers to help you find your own ancestors.
Know Before You Go
- Guides on the grounds are missionaries; they're happy to answer questions, and you can simply say you'd like to look around.
- The square is busy during the church's General Conference in early April and October.
- The Christmas lights go on the day after Thanksgiving and draw big crowds on weekend evenings.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown, within walking distance of the square.
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