Salt Lake City Temple Open House 2027: Dates, Tickets & Visitor Guide
Planning a visit to the Salt Lake Temple Open House? Here are the confirmed 2027 dates, free-ticket information, tour hours, address, accessibility details, transportation guidance, nearby Temple Square attractions, and what visitors should know before going.
Updated October 3, 2026 • By ShivMarg Editorial Team
Salt Lake Temple Open House dates and hours
The public open house is part of the Salt Lake Temple Celebration, scheduled for April 5 through October 1, 2027. The official ticketing page lists open-house tours daily during that period, with scheduled tour times from 8:40 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Open house | April 5 – October 1, 2027 |
| Tour hours | Scheduled from 8:40 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
| Admission | Free |
| Reservation | Recommended for the temple tour; limited walk-up availability may be offered |
| Location | Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah |
Times and dates can change. Check the official Temple Square ticketing page before traveling, especially if your visit is several months away.
How to get Salt Lake Temple Open House tickets
The tour is free, but visitors are encouraged to reserve a time. The official ticketing system says reservations are recommended and that limited walk-up reservations may be available first come, first served.
- Open the official Temple Square ticketing page.
- Select the Salt Lake Temple tour and your preferred date and time.
- Reserve only the number of tickets your group needs.
- Keep the reservation details available on your phone when you travel.
- If your plans change, return unused reservations so other visitors can use them.
Current reservation note: Additional ticket batches are being released during the lead-up to the 2027 celebration. Availability can change as visitors return or exchange reservations.
Salt Lake Temple address and location
- Address
- 50 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150, United States
- Phone
- (801) 353-3355
- Area
- Temple Square, downtown Salt Lake City
- Current status
- The temple itself is currently closed to public tours; the open house begins April 5, 2027.
The Salt Lake Temple sits at the center of Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City. For the open house, use the official event information rather than assuming the normal operating hours of Temple Square or other nearby buildings apply to the temple tour.
Official Salt Lake Temple location page · Directions in Google Maps
What to expect during the Salt Lake Temple Open House
The open house gives members of the public an opportunity to walk through the newly renovated Salt Lake Temple before it is rededicated. The official tour information describes the experience as lasting about 40–60 minutes.
The broader Salt Lake Temple Celebration also includes exhibits, gardens, artwork, family activities, music and performances across Temple Square. Many celebration experiences do not require a reservation even though the temple tour itself is best planned with a reservation.
Who can attend?
The public open house is designed for visitors generally, and the official Temple Square information states that everyone is welcome. After the temple is formally rededicated, ordinary temple-entry requirements will apply.
Can children attend?
Yes. The official ticketing information says a special children's version of the audio tour will be available.
Can visitors take photos?
Temple Square's celebration guidance says photography and video are welcome where posted rules allow and when they do not disrupt other guests. Follow on-site instructions for the temple tour.
Accessibility, strollers and family visits
Temple Square is preparing the celebration with accessibility in mind. The official celebration FAQ says a limited number of wheelchairs will be available free of charge at the Conference Center and Temple Square Visitors’ Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Strollers are allowed on Temple Square and on the Salt Lake Temple tour. For inside experiences, the official guidance specifies a maximum stroller size of 31 inches (79 cm) wide by 52 inches (132 cm) long.
For guests with specific mobility, sensory or other accessibility needs, check the official Temple Square information before traveling because arrangements and experience-specific instructions can change.
Getting to the Salt Lake Temple: transit, parking and directions
Public transportation
Temple Square is in central downtown Salt Lake City and is served by public transportation. The Temple Square TRAX station provides direct access to the area.
Parking
Parking arrangements can change during the 2027 celebration because of crowd-management and event operations. Do not rely on ordinary downtown parking assumptions. Check the official directions and parking guidance immediately before your visit.
Driving directions
For the temple address, use 50 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150. Because roads and pedestrian access may be modified for the celebration, follow current official signs and event instructions when you arrive.
Things to do near the Salt Lake Temple
If you are traveling to Salt Lake City for the open house, Temple Square has several nearby attractions and visitor experiences. Availability and hours should be checked for your specific date.
- Temple Square Visitors’ Center: opened to the public in 2026 and offers exhibits about temples and faith. The center's regular hours were published as 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; verify before visiting.
- Salt Lake Tabernacle: a historic building on Temple Square associated with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.
- Church History Museum: a nearby museum documenting the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- FamilySearch Library: a major genealogy research facility close to Temple Square.
- Beehive House: a historic Salt Lake City landmark near Temple Square, subject to its own opening schedule.
For the most current list of celebration experiences, use the official Temple Square explore and celebration pages.
Salt Lake Temple history and renovation
Construction of the Salt Lake Temple began in 1853 and took about 40 years. The temple was dedicated in 1893. It is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Salt Lake City and is the sixth temple dedicated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
The temple closed in late 2019 for a major renovation that includes structural and seismic work as well as restoration and other upgrades. The project includes a base-isolation system designed to improve the building's resilience during earthquakes.
The 2027 public open house is a rare opportunity because the interior is being opened to the public before the temple is rededicated. The official Church newsroom describes the 2027 event as only the second open house in the temple's history.
Salt Lake Temple vs. a Hindu temple: an important distinction
For visitors arriving from India or other Hindu communities, the phrase “Salt Lake City temple” can be ambiguous. The Salt Lake Temple is a Latter-day Saint temple in Utah. Its religious purpose, ceremonies and visitor rules belong to the tradition of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are different from Hindu temples and Hindu forms of worship.
If you are looking for Hindu spiritual resources instead, ShivMarg provides Hindu mantra, stotra, aarti, bhajan and panchang content in its Shiva Mantra collection and Hinduism guide.
Salt Lake City Temple Open House FAQs
When is the Salt Lake Temple Open House?
The public open house tours are scheduled daily from April 5 through October 1, 2027. The published tour schedule is 8:40 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Are Salt Lake Temple Open House tickets free?
Yes. The open house tour is free. Reservations are recommended, and limited walk-up reservations may be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where is the Salt Lake Temple?
The official location is 50 N W Temple St, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, in the Temple Square area.
Can people of any faith attend the open house?
Yes. The public open house is intended for visitors generally, and the official Temple Square information says everyone is welcome. After rededication, normal temple access requirements apply.
Do I need a reservation to visit Temple Square?
No reservation is required for many Salt Lake Temple Celebration experiences. Reservations are recommended for the Salt Lake Temple Open House tour itself.
Is the Salt Lake Temple open to the public right now?
The temple is currently closed to public tours while renovation and preparation continue. The public open house is scheduled for April 5 through October 1, 2027.
How long does the Salt Lake Temple tour take?
The official Temple Square tour page gives an average visit time of about 40–60 minutes.
Official sources and last verification
This page is based primarily on current official information from TempleSquare.org and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Because ticket availability, transportation, access routes and celebration schedules can change, verify those details on the official sources before your trip.
- Temple Square — Salt Lake Temple Celebration
- Temple Square — Ticketing
- Temple Square — Salt Lake Temple Tour
- Church Newsroom — Reservation update
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