Church History Museum, Salt Lake City

Name: Church History Museum
Address: 45 N West Temple, Salt Lake City, 84150-9006, United States
Telephone: +1 801-240-3310

#41 among attractions in Salt Lake City

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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The Church History Museum, formerly the Museum of Church History and Art, is the premier museum operated by the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is opposite the west gates of the church's Temple Square. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1984 (40 years ago)Coordinates: 40°46'15"N, 111°53'38"W

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45 N West TempleCapitol HillSalt Lake City 84150-9006 United States

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+1 801-240-3310

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Church History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salt Lake Temple, LDS Conference Center, City Creek Center, Salt Lake Tabernacle.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Family History Library, Salt Lake City (2 min walk), Nauvoo Bell, Salt Lake City (2 min walk), Salt Lake Tabernacle, Salt Lake City (2 min walk), Seagull Monument, Salt Lake City (3 min walk).

How to get to Church History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church History Museum:

Light rail

Temple Square • Lines: 701, 704 (3 min walk)
City Center • Lines: 701, 704 (7 min walk)

Train

North Temple Bridge/Guadalupe (16 min walk)
Salt Lake Central (26 min walk)

Bus

North Temple Station (16 min walk)
400 S @ 198 W • Lines: 228, 460, 461, 462, 463 (19 min walk)