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Temple Entrance Buildings
Currently closed for renovation. Reopening spring 2027.
Located on the north side of Temple Square, the Temple Entrance Buildings serve as welcoming gateways to the Salt Lake Temple. Designed to mirror the nearby Visitors’ Center pavilions, these spaces help prepare hearts and minds for sacred worship inside the temple.
While temple worship itself takes place beyond the entrance buildings, the pavilions provide peaceful areas where families, wedding guests, and visitors can gather before and after important moments. These gathering areas are often filled with joyful anticipation as loved ones wait for temple worshippers or welcome newly married couples following sacred wedding sealing ceremonies.
Visitors are welcome to respectfully enter the buildings and enjoy the quiet atmosphere and beautiful artwork. Large Tiffany-style art glass windows portray the resurrected Jesus Christ appearing to Mary at the tomb and Christ blessing children.
As literal doors to the house of the Lord, the Temple Entrance Buildings act as reminders that temples are places of peace, sacred promises, and joyful connection with God and loved ones.
Located on the north side of Temple Square, the Temple Entrance Buildings serve as welcoming gateways to the Salt Lake Temple. Designed to mirror the nearby Visitors’ Center pavilions, these spaces help prepare hearts and minds for sacred worship inside the temple.
While temple worship itself takes place beyond the entrance buildings, the pavilions provide peaceful areas where families, wedding guests, and visitors can gather before and after important moments. These gathering areas are often filled with joyful anticipation as loved ones wait for temple worshippers or welcome newly married couples following sacred wedding sealing ceremonies.
Visitors are welcome to respectfully enter the buildings and enjoy the quiet atmosphere and beautiful artwork. Large Tiffany-style art glass windows portray the resurrected Jesus Christ appearing to Mary at the tomb and Christ blessing children.
As literal doors to the house of the Lord, the Temple Entrance Buildings act as reminders that temples are places of peace, sacred promises, and joyful connection with God and loved ones.
Things to Do Nearby
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Christus Statue
Enjoy a quiet moment with a replica of Thorvaldsen’s Christus in a reverent pavilion overlooking the Salt Lake Temple. The space includes “living artwork” of the Savior’s life and a short audio presentation offered every 30 minutes. The statue is in the west pavilion of the Visitors’ Center.
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Salt Lake Temple Model
This detailed scale model offers a rare look inside the Salt Lake Temple. During a brief presentation, walls open to reveal interior rooms as narration and music explain what happens in temples and why they matter to followers of Jesus Christ.
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Visitors' Center Tour
This 30-minute guided tour explores sacred temple rooms where worshippers learn of God’s plan and make promises centered on Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting, visitors discover how the temple brings strength, hope, and lasting connection to Him.
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Let the celebration begin!
Join us for an unforgettable experience April 5 to October 1, 2027. Everyone is welcome. Reservations are recommended to tour the Salt Lake Temple Open House.