The installation symbolizes the literal opening of the doors to welcome the world to the Salt Lake Temple Celebration in 2027.
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The Church is collecting written submissions to display across the grounds.
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This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help people learn about and tour the newly renovated temple.
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In about a year, the copper roof will darken to a brownish color then gradually develop a natural green patina.
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Enjoy beautiful statues, exhibits, and gardens.
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President Oaks noted that this tour came as he recovers from a recent surgery.
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The immediate impulse her small grandchildren showed at the new statue of Christ on Temple Square surprised President Emily Belle Freeman.
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Here are two ways to scoop up a free reservation.
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Starting on May 18, the public can tour replicas of a celestial room and baptismal font.
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The new visitors’ center opens to the public on May 18, 2026.
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These new displays highlight the life, ministry, and teachings of the Savior.
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The two statues are visible to the public, but they are in an area of Temple Square still under construction.
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The artwork depicts sacred scenes from the life, ministry, and teachings of Jesus Christ.
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The exhibit is now open and will remain on view through 2027.
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Salt Lake City shared the first real estimate for how many visitors are expected at the historic open house.
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While the building is closing to the public for a time, it will still be open for general conference and other major scheduled events.
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The Apostle read a scripture from Isaiah with the Brooklyn Nets player while overlooking the flags in Temple Square plaza.
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Adjustments are intended to enhance the guest experience and increase missionary opportunities.
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Tens of thousands of people attend this beloved Church production every year.
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The north tower crane has operated six days a week since it was first installed in August 2021.
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The open house is scheduled to begin in April 2027.
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This week marks 50 years since the building was dedicated.
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Enjoy free, family-friendly concerts near Temple Square this summer.
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President Nelson has now announced 200 temples during his 7 years as the prophet.
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Church officials have met with Salt Lake organizations to tell them how many people they anticipate coming to the open house—and it's a lot.
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Watch a new video about exciting construction updates on Salt Lake Temple.
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These breathtaking statues are the first in an upcoming series.
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Your family will love this year's beautiful display and other Temple Square events.
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Performances will be held in the Conference Center on December 19, 20, and 21. The online ticket sign-up form will open on October 15.
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General conference will be this weekend on October 5th and 6th.
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The renovated Salt Lake Temple will add another baptistry and increase the number of sealing rooms from 13 to 22.
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The flags are one of several art installations on Temple Square symbolizing the global nature of the Church of Jesus Christ and its commitment to be a friend to all nations.
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The placement of the statue after a four-year absence is a notable milestone toward the completion of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project.
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An estimated 800 construction team members gathered for the building tradition of a “topping out” ceremony.
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Beginning Saturday, January 6, 2024, several plaza areas on Temple Square will begin reopening.
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Cranes, dump trucks, and scaffolding may be the primary landscape around the Salt Lake Temple and on Temple Square right now, but you can still have a fulfilling visit downtown!
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Three locations in a new list of the world’s most holy sites will be especially familiar to Latter-day Saints.
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The Conference Center was too packed to allow me in, but the Lord had lessons for me to learn from outside.
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If you’re itching to get outside and enjoy the delightful evening summer air, Concerts in the Park is just the thing for you.
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“When working with historic structures such as this pioneer-era temple, unexpected challenges are inevitable.”
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Watch for the temple’s missing spires and the construction crane decked out in Christmas lights!
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This project will address structural deficiencies, preservation of aging finishes, replacement of outdated mechanical systems, and updating the guest experience.
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With all the ongoing construction on Temple Square, will there be any publicly accessible holiday events or Christmas lights to see?
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting its annual celebration of Latin American culture on Saturday, November 5.
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The month of August saw alone saw two groundbreakings, a rededication, a new open house, and the announcement of a temple expansion project.
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Looking back on the first ceremony when President McKay turned on the Temple Square Christmas lights
Editor’s note: This article originally ran in December 2020 and was updated in December 2021.
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The seasonal lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake City. The virtual celebration of the Savior’s birth will be different than what visitors to Temple Square have experienced in the past, but organizers say it will once again be a beautiful and inspirational experience.
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Christmas celebrations on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, usually include hundreds of musical performances throughout the month of December. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, Temple Square Performances will hold its Christmas concerts virtually this year, and all are invited to participate.
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Updated: March 14, 2020, at 11:51 a.m. MDT
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George Frideric Handel’s famous oratorio Messiah was first performed in 1742 and has been performed by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square every two years in the Tabernacle. The concert is also streamed live over the internet to audiences around the globe.
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Latter-day Saints aren't the only ones who have spoken from the podium of the Salt Lake Tabernacle. Many US Presidents have as well. In honor of President's Day, here are a few interesting details behind each of their visits to this historic Temple Square building.
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