The Prophet Announces Salt Lake Temple Open House Celebration Dates

In a post to his social media channels on February 14, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced dates for an open house celebration for the Salt Lake Temple. He invited people from around the world to take part in this unique opportunity which will occur from April 2027 to October 2027.

The post text is below.

“On February 14, 1853, a groundbreaking ceremony in Salt Lake City began a 40-year journey of faith and sacrifice, culminating in the dedication of the Salt Lake Temple in 1893.

“A current and comprehensive renovation to strengthen this sacred house of the Lord for future generations is now nearing completion.

“Today, exactly 172 years after the groundbreaking ceremony, I am delighted to announce that the temple will reopen for tours during a public open house from April 2027 to October 2027.

“We warmly invite our friends to come and learn about God’s plan for His children and rejoice in the love of Jesus Christ. Details about this event will be shared as April 2027 approaches.

“As houses of the Lord now dot the earth, I invite you to cherish your time and service at the temples closest to you as we prepare for the reopening of the Salt Lake Temple in 2027.”

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At the present time, much of Temple Square is open. Visitors can enjoy the Conference Center, Tabernacle, Church History Museum, Church History Library, FamilySearch Library and the newly renovated Main Street and Church Office Building plazas.

Visit TempleSquare.org to learn more.

Downloadable photos of the Temple Square renovation.

Additional Resources

• Harmonizing Sacred Past and Future: A Look at the Salt Lake Temple’s Interior Renovation
• Downloadable High-Resolution Photo of President Russell M. Nelson
• Downloadable Photos of the Temple Square Renovation
• Downloadable B-roll of Temple Square