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Welfare Square Tour
Duration: 60 Min
Enjoy a guided tour of Welfare Square, where you can see service in action. Discover a working cannery, bakery, and dairy. See a bishops’ storehouse where food is distributed. And visit an employment center and Deseret Industries thrift store.
On the tour, you’ll learn how Welfare Square came to be and its history of caring for people near and far. These efforts from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members are based on the Savior’s commandment to “love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).
Free tours last approximately one hour and are child- and ADA-friendly.
Learn more about how the Church cares for those in need.
On the tour, you’ll learn how Welfare Square came to be and its history of caring for people near and far. These efforts from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members are based on the Savior’s commandment to “love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).
Free tours last approximately one hour and are child- and ADA-friendly.
Learn more about how the Church cares for those in need.
Things to Do Nearby
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Deuel Cabin
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Family Discovery Experience
This family-friendly experience helps visitors discover ancestors, heritage, and personal connections through interactive displays and digital tools inside the FamilySearch Library.
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Planting Family Trees
Designed for children and families, this interactive exhibit introduces family history through simple, hands-on activities. Young visitors can build family trees, celebrate favorite family memories, and celebrate belonging to a family.
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The Heavens Are Opened
Immerse yourself in the early history of the Church, beginning with a theater experience depicting Joseph Smith’s First Vision. View compelling artifacts and stories of faith that show how revelation guided the Restoration of Jesus Christ’s church.
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All Nations Shall Flow unto It
Artists from around the world portray the Salt Lake Temple through diverse cultural traditions and artistic mediums. Each piece reflects the artist’s faith in Jesus Christ and reverence for this House of the Lord.
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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.