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The Salt Lake Temple Open House has drawn about 1 million reserved tickets, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inviting visitors from around the world to participate in the open house; the article also outlines how to obtain reservations for those interested.
After years of seismic upgrades and interior redesigns, Salt Lake Temple—the LDS Church’s iconic six-spired temple on Temple Square—will open to the public for six months starting April 5, with timed online tickets from September 1, allowing millions to tour its redesigned interior and new underground wing; the project, costing an estimated over $2 billion, aims to showcase openness while spurring visitor traffic and downtown economic activity, though it drew critique over lost original murals and features as part of modernization.
The First Presidency and Presiding Bishopric of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints toured the Salt Lake Temple during its ongoing renovation, which is nearing completion with an open house scheduled from April to October 2027. The temple, a sacred space for members to perform ordinances and draw closer to God, has been under renovation since December 2019, and church leaders emphasized its spiritual significance.