President Russell M. Nelson invites world to Salt Lake Temple open house in 2027

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KSL.com) — President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited people around the world Friday to visit the church’s historic Salt Lake Temple during a public open house from April to October in 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,” he said in an announcement on his social media channels.

He said the comprehensive renovation to strengthen the temple, which began in 2019, is nearing completion.

Details about the open house and dedication will be announced as April 2027 approaches.

Rendering of the stairs to the sealing addition of the Salt Lake Temple. President Russell M. Nelson announced Friday an open house for the temple in 2027. | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The church president made the announcement on Valentine’s Day, exactly 172 years after the temple’s groundbreaking ceremony, on Feb. 14, 1853. He said that ceremony began a “40-year journey of faith and sacrifice” leading to the temple’s dedication in 1893.

“We warmly invite our friends to come and learn about God’s plan for his children and rejoice in the love of Jesus Christ,” President Nelson said. “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.”

Much of Temple Square is currently open to visitors during the renovation, including the Conference Center, Tabernacle, Church Office Building plazas and history museums.