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Temple Square Visitors’ Center Opens as Salt Lake Temple Hits New Renovation Milestones

The launch signals a phased return to public access ahead of a 2027 open house.

Luanne Broadhead takes a photo as the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens to the public in Salt Lake City on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Attendees look over exhibits as the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens to the public in Salt Lake City on Monday, May 18, 2026. The public is welcome to experience interactive exhibits that show how temples are sacred spaces rooted in faith, family, service and promises to God.
Crews install a new copper roof on the Salt Lake Temple on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Salt Lake City.

Overview

  • The Church opened the new Temple Square Visitors’ Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, offering free daily entry from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and a bookable 30-minute “Inside the Temple” tour with tickets released in batches starting June 1.
  • A renovation update reported the Salt Lake Temple’s new copper roof is fully installed, which will darken within a year before developing a natural green patina.
  • Inside the temple, crews are installing chandeliers in the celestial room and finishing sealing rooms, staircase railings, stone paving, decorative fencing and parquet flooring.
  • The Church has set a public open house for April 5 through Oct. 1, 2027, with daily tours before the temple is rededicated.
  • Temple Square social media is recruiting volunteers for the 2027 celebration, with applications opening in June for people 16 and older from all backgrounds.