We were visiting from Texas and our hotel was just around the corner from us so we decided to check it out. This is a beautiful Museum, but most importantly, the people here were genuinely kind. We truly enjoyed our conversations with everyone we came in contact with. It was very educational. We highly recommend that you stop in and check it out!

I was in awe from the beginning to end of the tour. I was taken back to the early years of the church as it goes through the struggles, the persecutions, the triumphs, the prophets, the battles, the development right up to present day developments and changes. It was a pleasure to view upfront the actual clothing, instruments and implements used by the early pioneers in building and establishing The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, physically, socially, spiritually and financially.There are many relics on show from the early days of the church which brings one upfront and close to the sacrifices made by the pioneers. The history is remarkably captured as actual artifacts are on display symbolizing life and time sacrificed in the building of the latter day Kingdom on earth today.

This museum is incredible. There are tons of amazing, interactive exhibits with incredible surrounding videos, talking picture frames, and artifacts. Upstairs was the art exhibit which was fantastic. The quality of artwork was astounding. We could have spent hours up there. I would highly recommend this.

Date of Visit: 1/12/2019OVERVIEW - 5.0Came here with my wife, our daughter, and my wifes friend visiting from Argentina. We figured this would be a good stop to learn about early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.LOCATION - 5The Church History Museum is located along temple square. Parking can be a bit complicated. I would recommend parking in the parking garage below City Creek. They offer two free hours.PRICE - 5The price is amazing at the price of FREE!PRODUCTS/SERVICES - 5The quality of the items in the museum are priceless. The majority of the items on display are original. There are also several interactive items for kids and adults alike.POINTERS/PERKS - 5The second floor has a section for children where there are several activities available. There are several areas as well for hands-on projects. There was a little portable cart where you could practice writing your name on a felt tip pen, also a replica of the Golden plates.VOLUNTEERS - 5The volunteers are so helpful as well as knowledgeable. One of the seniors gave us all kinds of details behind the martyrdom of Joseph Smith.

Wonderful new building which adds so much more to the existing artifacts, including lots of things for very small children. Kids can now interact with new things, like crawl through a log in the forest are where Joseph Smith found the plates. They can interact on touch screens, as well as adults. Complete tour would take about 3-4 hours if you did everything and did a thorough tour. Otherwise, you can spend an hour or two and be done. I like the more recent prophet pictures and information as well as their history and many places to take pictures with items and artifacts. Wheelchair accessible with elevators. Any age group are welcome. All indoors and climate controlled. No admission fees whatsoever. If special needs or wheel-chair theres plenty of room to be mobile without disturbing others. Very well lit. There seemed to be plenty of staff on hand to answer any questions as well. Good times.

We went with our family a couple weeks ago, it was very nice very clean very informative and organized. there were only two things one, it was very very busy there were a lot of people so you kind of couldnt appreciate the museum and the art work as much because there were a lot of children and families, even though they have a childrens area it was extremely full. The next one is it would help the volunteers just too smile little bit more and be a little more cordious. we went to see the Joseph Smith video and our family was literally divided and I think they were just a little bit rude Im wondering if it was because of the volume of people Im sure there were stressed out, but being first time there that would be just a wonderful thing may be to keep in mind.

One of the fun things about the museum is an original pioneer log house outside the front entrance. It was locked when we arrived, but when its not (probably in warmer weather) you can step just inside the door and see the furnishings. We could tell that by looking in the window.The museum is not large, but the two floors of exhibits are modern and attractively arranged, with a number of interactive features. There are plenty of volunteers on hand to answer questions.I took my two sons, ages 12 and 5, hoping to see the special exhibit for children, but it doesnt reopen until Feb 12. There was, however, a room with a few toys and books, including some old fashioned pioneer toys. My boys spent 15 or 20 minutes each on a painting app on a screen mounted on an easel, and another 15 minutes with other items.Then we walked through another exhibit I was interested in, but only for a few minutes because my 12 year old was ready to go. My 5 year old could have been happy for a while longer, I think, because there were so many things that caught his eye.Ours was a short visit, and we didnt see much, but since its free it wasnt a lost investment.Another plus was the free parking behind the museum.

Although I am not Mormon,I went here just to learn about the History of Mormonism. It was wonderful! The museum is very well organized and the staff is incredibly helpful and will answer any questions without making you feel silly. They also had a womens suffrage section upstairs that was a pleasant surprise! Beautiful quilts and fabric work that you could spend days looking at.

What an amazing experience! I tell myself that I dont enjoy museums but after the fact I usually do. If you are a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints or not, it will still be an enriching experience. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. It is free to experience and you dont need a reservation. You could spend 10 minutes or several hours here. There is something for the whole family, interactive displays, movies, artifacts, and some juicy facts! Have a wholesome time at the Church History Museum.

A unique experience which was enjoyed by everyone in our group from the 4 year old to the 84 year old. Its not very large so it doesnt take long to walk through and the gift shop is cute. I think it would be interesting for anyone who is curious about the Mormon church but would definitely be more meaningful for members.

There is not a lot to do in Salt Lake this time of year so the Mormon grounds was it. The people were all super nice and helpful. The artifacts were either imitations or most just from that time period that may have been used by the pioneers of the Mormon faith. Not a whole lot in the museum. Im not Mormon so if I were to convert I would need more evidence.

Theres a place for children. The Museum is fantastic.

The 180 degree theater presentation, filmed on location in Palmyra, New York, is a great start on your visit. Young kids find neat doors to open and secret areas just for them. Fascinating items to see are the actual printing press used to print the 1st edition Book of Mormon, an actual printers manuscript page of the same, the outfit Hyrum Smith was wearing when he and his brother Joseph were killed & the death masks of both of them. Near the main floor bathroom is a medium-sized painting of Lehis Vision of the Tree of Life. It is amazing! For smaller kids, the top floor section for them is a nice break from running around downtown & Temple Square. I especially like the interactive toys and building sets. Historical artifacts abound from the Presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on the same floor. A great gift shop with a myriad of items awaits you on the way out. The hosts are friendly, abounding with information, wit and resources for any question. Plan 2 or 3 hours.

It’s a really nice museum to walk through. I’d recommend it! They have a few rotating exhibits and an exhibit on presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as well as several attic facts from the pioneer era of the Church.

Amazing Children’s area! The kids were entertained for hours building temples and coloring

Had an fun visit to this museum together with my family. We particularly enjoyed the womens suffrage exhibit, which was interesting and informative - I would never have guessed Utah was so early in passing legislation allowing women to vote. Convenient location with parking, and interesting exhibits for adults and children of all ages.

The newly renovated Church History Museum is a great place to go and spend some time learning more of the early years of the church. My kids enjoyed looking at all the displays and the interactive learning stations. Its beautifully done. Theres a full size Angel Moroni there that my 64 son stood by. I wish I could take all my early morning seminary students from Seattle there!

This is a superb place to go to learn about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The ground floor of the museum walks you through the first years of the church. There is a short video of Joseph Smiths first vision. The film is projected on a panoramic curved wall. You feel as though you are right in the middle of the forest. Very respectful depiction. Lots of fun activities for all ages. The upstairs has a gallery with artifacts and information on each of the modern day prophets. The other part of the upstairs has a changing gallery. This year there is art from the worldwide art competition displayed. Truly talented pieces of art! We try to visit every summer when we are in Utah.

I love the exhibits at the Church History Museum. It was fascinating to see so many artifacts from the early days of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There were all sorts of interactive displays, tactile exhibits, and stories from journals of the saints who lived through all of the historical events.Every visit Ive made to this museum has been both entertaining and educational. Its a great place to visit as a family activity or even as a solo educational visit.

This museum has a wonderful, engaging exhibit about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. There are movie presentations, hands-on exhibits, personal recollections and knowledgeable staff to assist you. There is a wonderful, well priced gift shop, plenty of rest rooms and drinking fountains.The top floor is a gallery for art exhibition, and when I was there the exhibit was art submitted by members of the Church for the annual art competition. It did not disappoint!The museum is FREE and open to all ages!

Big. Clean. Friendly. FREE!!! They have some pretty cool displays and lots of them are interactive. Some of their artifacts are very cool too. They have a kids room for coloring and such too. I want to take the kids more often.

My family and I absolutely loved this museum and the shop. We loved the 3D effect of seeing the first vision. My kids loved they got to participate in a printing of the first copy in the Book of Mormon! Just a great experience. I liked how the museum is spacious because I suffer from panic in too close quarters. Open, lovely, and we felt the spirit. Great staff!

Art, education, and fun! The whole family really enjoyed it. The childrens play area was especially a hit.

Friendly bunch. People in pics taught me a lot. Hope they dont mind their faces on worldwideweb

Very well done. Great exhibits.

One of the best experiences I’ve had in a while. Great history, information, and interactive activities.

The Church of Jesus Christ History Museum has interactive displays that are fun for all ages. My kiddos loved the art work. The docents were kind and the staff was friendly

The doscents were attentive and knowledgeable. A great place to begin learning about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the displays and artifacts. There is a warm and comfortable feeling here.

Great place to learn history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and very interactive! My kids are super young (2, 3, and 5) and it has touch exhibits, period clothing dress up, interactive touch screens, etc. Plus a playroom with toys and coloring upstairs, a must-visit during any kind of educational experience for down time, haha. All free, except of course the gift shop.

A beautiful place, very inspiring. It shows how hard were the trials for the pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The kids and I took a trip through SLC we obviously had to stop. I love how interactive and engaging the museum. I believe its mostly volunteers and everyone is exceptionally kind and helpful. My teenagers loved it and continue to do their family history. They can set you up with a family search account.

Great place, you can find lots tourist info and the admission is free . Dont worry about the language you can find a free guided tours than can may speak your native language. They show the tools they used to build the Temple and also you can find a replica of the temple where you can see different rooms inside.

Third u.s. a great place to learn about the history if The Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. They have plenty of hands-on activities and interactive displays. In addition, there is an art display on the second floor and art related activities for the kids. We spent half a day here, and our youngest is only 5. Everyone was entertained.

Awesome setup of information and relics. The interactive activities were really good and easy to understand. There was plenty of room for a lot of people to go through at once. Lots to do and see and short enough to get through in a relatively short amount of time. It covers a lot of history clearly.

Free admittance! There is so much for the children to do and explore! Also, a 360° immersive video screen to see the Joseph Smith story is thrilling for all! With exhibits and interactive experiences abounding, no one will be bored. Definitely worth going again and again! Also bring your pocket change (or more) for the wonderful gift shop! Beautiful Christian art work, plus your favorite collectibles like postcards and stretched pennies. An absolute must see for Salt Lake City visitors!

If you are visiting the area, this is well worth your time. The first vision movie is very short and well done. Workers are helpful and very respectful.

We went to the Church History Museum as we were passing through Salt Lake City on a family trip. It is a great way to learn a bit more about the Church Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at their headquarters. There was no hard sale on even talking to someone at any point, let alone trying to get you to listen to someone teach you. It is a self directed tour with as much or as little information as you would like to see. I would highly recommend it.

I loved using the cards here to follow the life of one of my ancestors and other pioneers. You can also learn more about the prophets and their lives. If you have questions about the LDS religion or enjoy learning about history and seeing ancient relics this museum is a must see.

Wonderful exhibits about the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Of interest not only to members of that faith. Information about the pioneers is excellent. Also always some art exhibition on the upper floor. The art is faith promoting. Clean restrooms. Free admission. Recommend to plan for at least one hour to get a feel for the place.

Amazing collection of history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Exhibits that will peak the interest of adults and children. Also includes various activities for children of all ages. Highly recommended!

Kids werent too excited about going but once there they didnt want to leave. Had a lot to see and experience. Good activities and an opportunity to learn

This place is nice and interesting and of course the people are nice because they think the need to in order to have a chance of saving your soul. But if you really want the true history of Mormonism, read: No Man Knows My History, by Fawn Brodie. Once touted by the Church as the Devils own writing, now tacitly admitted by the Church through an Anonymous series of essays published obscurely in their web pages. Now the church is apparently trying to morph into mainstream Christianity in an effort to survive the information age, as their dirty laundry is revealed in a simple Google search before their missionaries reach the sidewalk.

The Museum was full of a lot of fun, interactive, and insightful things! There is so much to learn and to appreciate. They have loads of interesting little artifacts. Kids would have fun with all of the big touch screen videos and interactive maps and such.

Important artifacts and inspiring stories from Church history as well as beautiful art displays.

Not happy that I couldnt find things for my children to enjoy. Could not enjoy the stories that was on film, especially with my children changing the video every few seconds. Didnt like how you had to watch videos instead of see all the cool historical things they used to have.

Great telling of the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Wonderful presentations, artifacts and art.

The new Henry B Eyring exhibit was fabulous. The kids really enjoyed learning water color techniques at the interactive activity center.

This museum is one of the few hands on museums I have seen. And this is very well done. Very self explanatory. Fantastic learning environment. Even when everyone and there dog are visiting from all across the world. 10/10 would recommend.

We very much enjoyed all of the exhibits and programming depicting the early days and history of the church through the course of the years leading to the present. They had an art competition and exhibit that had some great entries from a wide array of artists and different types of artistic talent. The gift shop had some unique pieces of art and memorabilia that appears to only be available at the museum store. Well worth the time spent.

Plan plenty of time to enjoy the art exhibits upstairs. Well done!

Entirely fascinating western history and settlement history.My family has been to the museum a few times and we always find something different there.The staff at the museum make themselves available to explain and answer questions. There are a number of personal artifacts and hands on displays that inform the larger story of western settlement.Definitely worth exploring and finding out about later day saint history and their place in populating the west.

This is a pretty nice museum here. Its got a lot of high tech entertainment. It has a great 180degree movie presentation that last 7 minutes available in multiple languages. Lots of historical artifacts on display. A nice gift shop. And best of all...admission is FREE so make it a point to stop in and see some LDS church history.

Loved the authentic memorabilia of the early Mormon pioneers and founders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

So informative and even had an interactive clock search for kids that kept my son reading and interested. A great place to learn about the historical beginnings of the church, even if youre not Mormon.

Interactive exhibit. Great for children, teens, adults and elderly. A great sight seeing experience and a great place to visit that is FREE and indoors - which is helpful in 100 degree weather or 10 degree weather.

Being so close to the personal affects of pioneers and prophets is inspiring. I loved the photographs and belongings that give little glimpses into their personalities and interests.

Amazing museum full of art and small trinkets from Joseph Smiths life

Just wanted to say I have to admit that this museum is an amazing trip. I dont think it gets enough credit for how wonderful of a museum it is. They have upgraded it with tons of great technology and activities for the kids. Make sure to stop at this museum while you are in Salt Lake City.

So much history. Loved the church presidents exhibits.

I was actually surprised by the quality of the Church History Museum. I have not been in years but since then the entire thing has completely been redone. Staff their is so nice and willing to answer any questions you may have. If you have a few extra hours downtown and are looking for something free to do I would recommend coming here!

Amazing place! If you are LDS or not, you will love it! At least you will learn the history of the Church who built this wonderful place. They did an amazing job to make it real and interactive. My children love to come here and learn about the history of the saints. One of the most beautiful and amazing places to visit.The movie short movie about the first vision on that 180 degree theater is AMAZING! please do a favor to yourself and come and watch!

Great museum with plenty for people of all ages. Beautiful exhibits and a fun play area for kids.

Always fun to see what is here.

If you get the chance whether youre a Mormon or not do not pass up a chance to visit the Mormon Temple and see awesome pictures, learn history of the church and its founders, plus be mesmerized by the buildings surrounded by flower gardens. There are people all around to answer questions and explain what youre seeing. To park use the underground parking at a shopping mall about a block walk from the temple .... 1st - 2 hours are free and 2 dollars each additional hour. The mall has a nice food court and is reasonable in prices if you get hungry.

Beautiful building! Lovely art, displays, and hands on kids play area upstairs. Perfect to go see on its own or in conjuction with the family history library or Temple Square.

Went in the the museum not knowing what to expect. Took a couple coworkers with me because we were in town for a conference. I really enjoyed it, my coworkers that arent members really liked the experience.The movie of Joseph Smiths First vision was amazing. It is a big wrap around screen that gives a 3D experience, makes you feel like you are in the Sacred Grove. Really was a cool place to visit.

Want to learn the real truth about this church and its gospel doctrine? Listen to the pair of young men, women and couples with the proper nametags, to share the truth with you.(You wouldnt go to Chevy dealers to learn more about about Ford cars, would you? Please:Do not judge the perfection of the Lord by the imperfections of mankind. )

Fun and friendly staff. Great tour with engaging videos and displays.

Great experience lot of history and the gift shop well its pricey but good value.

Museums are best when you take time to read, listen and understand the exhibits. This one is great!

Great free place to enjoy art and church history.

So much to see. Free entrance everybody is welcome. They have a kids area in the second floor with activities for them. Dont miss this amazing place if you are visiting Salt Lake City.

Would be nice to have more children friendly area for families . Beautiful museum. Great customer service

Great place to go. People are very friendly and they know the history. Very good information.

This place is amazing! There are so many informative exhibits and the artifacts are way cool! This is a great place to go with family. And the art is spectacular!

You could spend hours here learning about post and modern church history. Lots of activities for kids, multiple video stations for individual leaders and an amazing video about Joseph Smith.

The experience you have while at the church family history museum is life-changing. You are greeted by the kindest people and are then shown how you can easily figure out your family history. Each interactive exhibit then invites you to dive into your ancestors lives and get to know them better than you ever had. You come away from it all not only with a better sense of where you came from, but who you are as a result. If you have the time, dedicate a few hours to come visit and you will not be disappointed.

Some really fun artifacts here, and then some really interesting art displays.

There is an awesome art and hands on area for kids. The exhibits are incredible and very informative

The suffrage display is excellent and informative. There are lots of really fun things for children here too.

Great atmosphere and helpful workers. Lots of cool things to look at or just a good place to relax inside and enjoy the displays.

Learning about the church gets you to grow your love for Christ.

I real enjoyed this family friendly museum. Well done

This place was awesome! Everyone was so nice and friendly. I loved the First Vision Theater, i have never had an experience like that in a theater. The screen was enveloping it is worth the trip alone. I loved all the other exhibits and the inter-activeness. Furthermore, it is free so it is worth a visit!

Beautiful place, curated in a very delicated way and very professional. Tons of information about how Utah was shaped.

Does a great job at telling and showing the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The Church of Jesus Christ ofLatter Day Saints has made a really informative and unique museum. They have a quick 6 min video of Joseph Smith that is a panoramic film. It immerses you into his story. There are a lot of fascinating artifacts and 3 floors of material. There are areas kids can participate and do activities such as water colors, block building, and interactive learning stations. In fact a lot of the exhibits have interactive information screens that kids can use to learn more.

I love looking at the artwork and the historical artifacts.

A free experience going into a detailed history of the all of the prophets and the founding of LDS Faith

Amazing experience. Learned do much about my family! Must see!

This is a great museum for so many reasons. It is beautiful and spacious, with many exhibits to browse and ponder your way through. Travelers curious about the Latter Day Saint religion will find historical elements and artifacts held dear by members of this church. Even if you’re not interested in history alone there are still many works of art gracing all floors of the museum to keep art buffs busy admiring. An interactive child’s room had hands on experiences for kids of all ages to get wiggles out, doodle, and enjoy themselves. We also enjoyed the small gift store and found several things we decided to purchase as souvenirs for our trip. I will be going back, to keep up with visiting exhibits as I have never been disappointed with them in the past.

Had a great time exploring the library. The exhibits are really great!!!! I absolutely love the first vision movie. Really well done and worth a view. O have been through the restoration exhibit twice now and it was informative both times!If you found this review helpful please give it an old thumbs up!!

Everyone is so nice and helpful. The building is beautiful. It has something for all ages. The history is so interesting and the exhibits are wonderful.

Wonderful compliment to all the other history in and around temple square. Knowledgeable docents. The museum shop has something for everyone.

Wonderful new exhibits for young and old. Plan to stay a while.

Really enjoyed the watercolor exhibit. The only thing that would have made it better was to have SOME of the art displayed a little bit lower for the short ones (I did a lot of lifting up so my kids could see). Also, I really hope you will have more exhibits for children in the future.

Interesting. Ive been wanting to go for years. I dont know if we just ran out of time or if I missed part of the displays but it seemed like a small amount of displays for how big the bldg is.

Love this place. The history walk, 1st vision video, all the hands-on stuff, interactive exhibits make for a fun time. Upstairs, they have temporary exhibit that changes once in while. Always worth the time.

Lots of interactive things to do! A great family date for sure! Its also free so you can bring as many people as you want and have a great time.

I use to think this was a very informative museum of the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It made for a fun, evening visit with the spouse. However, I LOVE the remodel because now its an interactive and fun Museum for family members of ALL ages. My 16 month old loved it! Im excited to bring grandparents and neices and nephews to visit!