Latter-day Saints Church History Museum
45 NW Temple St., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150
Through hands-on exhibits and educational programs, the Church History Museum tells the story of the pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS Church), from the church’s founding in 1830 to the arrival in Salt Lake City in 1847. In addition to LDS history, the museum also houses an extensive art collection and hosts an annual international arts competition.
The basics
A visit to the Church History Museum is included in most tours of Salt Lake City’s historic Temple Square, along with the Tabernacle and the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. The museum features permanent and temporary exhibits on LDS history, culture, and art. Children’s activities include hands-on exhibits, films, and games. Docents are available to answer questions, and a gift shop has LDS history books, souvenirs, and art prints.
Things to know before you go
The Church History Museum is ideal for anyone curious about the history of the LDS church.
Admission to the museum is free.
The building is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
How to get there
The Church History Museum is located on West Temple Street across from Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City, and is easily reached by car, bike, bus, or TRAX (light rail). Public transportation is free in Salt Lake City’s downtown Free Fare Zone, and pay parking is available at Temple Square.
When to get there
The museum is open Monday to Saturday, and closed on Sundays and major holidays. To attend lectures, special events, and rotating exhibits, check the museum's event calendar.
Landmarks of LDS history
Temple Square is the headquarters of the LDS Church and one of Salt Lake City’s most-visited sites. Free tours of Temple Square are offered daily by church volunteers, or you can pick up a self-guided tour brochure at one of the square’s two visitors centers. You can tour the Beehive House, the historic home of Brigham Young, enjoy the free daily organ recital in the Salt Lake City Tabernacle, and enjoy aerial views of the Salt Lake City Temple from the top floor of the Joseph Smith Memorial Building.
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