The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints previewed its new Temple Square Visitors’ Center to the media on April 13, 2026. This Christ-centered space is designed to help visitors understand the purpose of temples and rejoice in the life and light of Jesus Christ.
This is a significant milestone ahead of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, scheduled from April 5, 2027, through October 1, 2027.
The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026. All are welcome to experience interactive exhibits that show how temples are sacred spaces rooted in faith, family, service, and promises to God.
“The new visitors’ center is a window into our sacred covenants with Christ,” said Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “It helps people of all backgrounds understand the role our temples play and why they matter to our members and to the communities. Here, guests can discover how temple teachings connect to everyday life and uncover the greater context of Latter-day Saint beliefs and commitment to family and Christ.”
Jesus Christ is at the center of this new space.
Read more about the new visitors’ center on Church Newsroom.
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