Exhibits from history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. A new art exhibit inspired by that book is being debuted in eastern idaho. Mormon artifacts on display at the smithsonian faith. Kaylee tabla, 9, builds a model of a temple during a sneak peek of temples dot the earth, a new exhibit at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints church history museum in. Book of mormon exhibits artwork focusing on the book of mormon. Christensen about the early lds church and the exhibit paintings and prints by contemporary latterday saint artists. Mormon pioneer trails exhibit opens at church history museum.
When the museum opened it had 63,500squarefeet of space and early exhibits included the mormon panorama, the 22 historic paintings by c. The exhibit emphasizes the various trails mormon pioneers traveled to. The lds church history museum has reopened after a yearlong. Church history museum 45 n west temple, salt lake city, utah 84150 rated 4. New exhibit opens at lds church history library the spectrum. Church history museum opens new childrens exhibit all about. Lds church history museum announces new online art exhibit. Church history museum announces new online exhibit, from. Mormon artifacts on display at the smithsonian youtube.
Discover the many trails traversed by latterday saint pioneers who gathered to zion in the salt lake valley between 1846 and 1890 in this exhibit. The museum features numerous handson exhibits to enhance your. On february 12, 2020, the church history museum of the church of jesus. New temples exhibit at church history museum designed. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Selections from the church history museums collection exhibit available in english selections from the church history museums collection exhibit available in english. Landscapes along the mormon trail exhibition opens at. You will first learn about joseph smith, the first vision, and translating the book of mormon.
The church history museum has opened a new exhibit called mormon trails. The church history museum is launching an online exhibit intended to enrich viewers personal study of the book of mormon with selections of artwork from the church history museum art collection. Naomi gray, 15, and her father, tommy gray, look at photographs of the inside of a temple during a sneak peek of temples dot the earth, a new exhibit at the church of jesus christ of latterday saints church history museum in salt lake city on saturday, feb. Explore interactive exhibitions, programs and events.
The museums main exhibition, the heavens are opened, surveys the beginnings of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from the early 1800s through 1846. Artwork focusing on the birth, life, teachings, miracles, and atonement of jesus christ from the church history museum collection and past exhibits. The lds church history museum in salt lake city is teeming with mormon historical. In salt lake city, museum shows how mormons see themselves. An 1830 first edition of the book of mormon is on display in a new exhibition at the smithsonians national museum of american history photo suppliedintellectual reserve, inc. Bookofmormoninspired exhibit premiers in idaho local. A documentary about the church history museum, its renovation, and the unveiling of the new main exhibit the heavens are opened. The museum features numerous handson exhibits to enhance your experience, such as covered wagons like those used by the original pioneers. Another testament of jesus christ from the church history museum collection and past exhibits. New temples exhibit at church history museum designed for kids. Salt lake city a new exhibition opening this weekend at the church history museum of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints explores the pioneer journey along the mormon trail. The church history museum in salt lake city shows the mormon church in an american context.
Salt lake city the church history museum of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints will launch a new online exhibit titled from plates to pages. Many of these items can be viewed in current exhibitions at the museum. This series highlights some of the many treasures in the church history museum s collection of more than 150,000 historical artifacts that tell the story of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from its earliest beginnings to the present day. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints history museum and. Selections from the church history museums collection exhibit available in. The museum has a gift shop with souvenirs, books, and art prints.
Lds church history museum in salt lake city temple square. Interactive pioneer trails exhibit opens at church history. Enrich your study of the book of mormon with a selection of featured artwork from. This exhibit was part of the church history museum before the. Artifacts from the early history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints are on display in a new oneyear exhibition at the smithsonian in washington, d. Learn about the history of the lds church at the church history museum. From watching a movie depicting the first vision on a 220degree circular screen to seeing the string that kept the original manuscript of the translated book of mormon tied together, we can be transported back in time again and again as we walk through the new exhibit in the church history museum in salt lake city an online and mobile. The book of mormon is regarded as sacred scripture in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The exhibits are selfguided, and reservations are not required. At the museum of church history and art, relive the fascinating story of the mormon pioneers, who suffered through tremendous difficulties to establish their religion here in the rocky mountains.
Docents are available in the galleries to answer questions and give short presentations, but tours are not offered. Going back to the mid1980s when it opened, the museum has showcased exhibits centered on the book of mormon and the life of jesus christ. Book of mormon exhibits enrich your study of the book of mormon with a selection of featured artwork from the church history museum art collection. Church history museum salt lake city 2020 all you need to.
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