The Church History Museum tells the story of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through educational exhibits and programs. Located in downtown Salt Lake City just west of Temple Square, the museum is free and open to the public. The museum collects and displays Latter-day Saint art and artifacts from around the world in a way that offers an educational experience for the whole family.
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The Church History Museum in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Touch screens throughout the Church History Museum give visitors an interactive experience.
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Interactive space in the Church History Museum allows guests to try their hand at being a scribe of the Book of Mormon.
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Activities in the renovated Church History Museum are designed for guests of all ages.
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New paintings have been added to the museum, such as this depiction of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery in the Kirtland Temple.
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A new permanent exhibit, The Heavens Are Opened, focuses on how the hand of God guided the establishment of the Church through Joseph Smith and the Mormon pioneers.
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Visitors to the Church History Museum will learn about the translation of the Book of Mormon.
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The Grandin printing press that was used to produce the first 5,000 copies of the Book of Mormon in Palmyra, New York, is on display.
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The story of the Kirtland Temple is told in a quiet space in the Church History Museum.
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Artifacts and the new displays cover many key events and inspirational stories, such as the gathering of the Saints in Nauvoo, Illinois. This period includes the organization of the Relief Society.
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Remnants of the original Nauvoo Temple can be seen in the Church History Museum.
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One area of the museum tells the story of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. Artwork depicting the event, pistols and Hyrum’s clothing with a visible bullet hole are among the artifacts on display.
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The museum maintains both permanent galleries and changing, temporary exhibits on special themes. Many of the exhibit pieces can also be viewed online.
The Church History Museum is located at 45 North West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, and is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
07/13/2022