Salt Lake Temple Pictures
The Salt Lake Temple is the most iconic and most photographed temple in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Built of granite hauled 23 miles by ox-drawn wagon from Little Cottonwood Canyon, it took 40 years to complete — from Brigham Young’s groundbreaking on February 14, 1853, to its dedication by President Wilford Woodruff on April 6, 1893, the exact anniversary of the day construction began. Its six spires and intricate exterior symbolism have made it a defining image of the Church since the pioneer era, and it remains the temple most associated with the faith around the world. Currently closed for a major renovation and seismic retrofit that began in 2019, it’s scheduled to reopen with a public open house in 2027. Our collection of Salt Lake Temple pictures, art prints, and paintings features work from more than two dozen talented artists and photographers — available in a wide range of sizes, finishes, and framing options.
About the Salt Lake Temple
Construction on the Salt Lake Temple began in 1853 under the direction of Brigham Young and took 40 years to complete, with its dedication on April 6, 1893 — a milestone that drew tens of thousands of Latter-day Saints to Temple Square. Built from granite quarried in Little Cottonwood Canyon, the temple stands 222 feet tall and is the largest temple by square footage in the Church. Its six spires, Gothic-inspired towers, and intricate carved stonework represent one of the
great architectural achievements of the American West, and the building has served as the symbolic heart of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for over 130 years.
The temple carries remarkable historical significance at every level. It was the first temple since Nauvoo to feature an Angel Moroni statue, and its six-spire design directly inspired the
Washington D.C. Temple dedicated in 1974 — the first temple to echo that profile in the eight decades since Salt Lake's dedication. The Salt Lake Temple was also the site of the first general conference held in a temple, the location where numerous prophets have received revelation, and the spiritual gathering place for millions of members who have made pilgrimages to Temple Square from around the world.
The temple underwent a major multi-year renovation and seismic retrofit beginning in 2020, with extensive base-isolation upgrades designed to protect the historic structure from earthquakes for centuries to come. The surrounding Temple Square grounds were also completely redesigned and beautified as part of the project. The renovation concludes ahead of the public open house beginning April 5, 2027 — giving members and visitors a rare opportunity to tour the building before its rededication. It will be only the second time in the temple's history that the general public has been invited inside. Free reservations for the open house tour will become available beginning September 1, 2026.
Salt Lake Temple Photos, Art & Prints
Our Salt Lake Temple collection is one of the largest and most diverse available anywhere, featuring work from more than two dozen talented artists and photographers. Whether you're looking for a vibrant fine art photograph, a sweeping panoramic print, or a hand-crafted oil or watercolor painting, you'll find it here. The collection spans all four seasons — from the blooms and tulips of spring on Temple Square, to summer sunsets and golden autumn light, to the serene beauty of a winter snowfall around the temple. Several pieces in our catalog capture the temple's newly renovated exterior and transformed grounds, including photographs taken since the reopening of Temple Square.
Salt Lake Temple prints from this collection make a meaningful and inspirational gift for weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, mission homecomings, and other milestone moments. Many also purchase them for their homes as a daily reminder of faith and family — a piece of fine art that carries personal and spiritual significance alongside its beauty.
The 2027 Open House: A Historic Opportunity
The upcoming Salt Lake Temple open house — beginning April 5, 2027 — will be one of the most significant events in the Church's recent history, offering the public a chance to walk through this beloved building before its rededication. When the original Salt Lake Temple was completed in 1893, the general public was invited inside for just a single day before the dedication made it sacred space accessible only to worthy members. Nearly 135 years later, the 2027 six-month open house will offer a similarly rare and historic opportunity — one that members and non-members alike will want to experience and commemorate. Our art collection is a beautiful way to mark the occasion.
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