Church History Museum

03/20/2025

A discussion of the new book, Carry On: The Latter-day Saint Young Women Organization, 1870-2024.

12/06/2024

10/23/2024

Karl Anderson is the author of the book “The Savior in Kirtland” and provides excellent insights and understanding to this miraculous period of Latter-day Saint history. Come hear Karl bring the history of the Saints in Kirtland, Ohio, to life on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.!

Come early to browse the “Sacred History” exhibit and see treasured artifacts recently transferred to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Community of Christ. This temporary exhibit will close on October 26, 2024.

The event is free and open to the public—but we do ask that you register for it on our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-at-the-museum-with-karl-anderson-tickets-1035218726077?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

10/22/2024

Discover nearly 200 years of rich history, culture, and faith through the art of Latter-day Saint artists from around the world. The latest exhibit at the Church History Museum, open through March 1, 2025, showcases the largest and most comprehensive collection of Latter-day Saint visual art ever displayed. With diverse works exploring themes like memory, identity, sacred spaces, and the intersection of individual and church, this exhibit offers a unique perspective on the past, present, and future of Latter-day Saint art.

Come visit and explore profound expressions of faith and creativity!

10/16/2024

Join us on October 17 at 6:00 p.m. MT for the grand opening of our newest exhibition, “Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art.” An introductory presentation will be given at 6:30 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available behind the museum and at the Conference Center parking facility.

09/27/2024

We are excited to announce the Church History Museum’s newest exhibition, “Work and Wonder: 200 Years of Latter-day Saint Art,” opening September 26, 2024, and running until March 1, 2025.

Come and discover compelling artwork from historic and contemporary Latter-day Saint artists working in a variety of styles and mediums, stand before moving original works, and enrich your understanding of Latter-day Saint art, history, and faith.

This exhibition was organized by the Church History Museum and the Center for Latter-day Saint Arts, whose donors helped make the exhibition possible. Heather Belnap, Ashlee Whitaker Evans, and Brontë Hebdon curated the exhibition.

https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/landing/museum/work-and-wonder?lang=eng

07/19/2024

The Church History Museum invites you to a Pioneer Day celebration July 20, 2024, 11:00am-6:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. No ticket registration necessary.

Celebrate the 1847 arrival of the latter-day Saints in the Salt Lake Valley with “pioneers” at the Church History Museum. Enjoy Pioneer games, crafts, trades, music, and fun for all ages. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pioneer-day-fair-tickets-934656361337?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

06/26/2024

Join historian Taunalyn Ford as she gives a history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in India.

Taunalyn Ford first visited India in 1986 with the BYU Young Ambassadors and developed a deep love for and interest in the people and history of India, particularly religious history. Her PhD fieldwork took her back to research Latter-day Saints in India, and now, as a historian specializing in global Church history in the publications division of the Church History Department, she sees the many times that the history of the Church in India illustrates the phrase “It’s always 1830 somewhere in the Church.”

Register for tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-museum-with-taunalyn-ford-tickets-919520930857?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

04/24/2024

Calling all Latter-day Saint artists! You can submit your entry for the 13th International Art Competition now until May 31, 2024! Find out more and see how to submit your work: https://history.ChurchofJesusChrist.org/content/museum/art-competition-details?lang=eng

The theme “Lift Up the Hands Which Hang Down” is from Doctrine and Covenants 81:5: “Wherefore, be faithful; stand in the office which I have appointed unto you; succor the weak, lift up the hands which hang down, and strengthen the feeble knees.”

03/25/2024

We’re pleased to open this new exhibition highlighting a selection of artifacts recently transferred to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Community of Christ. The Church History Department has immense gratitude for the care and respect Community of Christ has given to these beloved pieces of Church history. It’s through their reverent stewardship that these items are available to us today.

https://history.churchofjesuschrist.org/content/museum/sacred-history-treasures-from-the-restoration-of-the-gospel-of-jesus-christ

03/23/2024

We’re excited to have artist Mike Malm for our next Evening at the Museum! Mike will be speaking about “Recognizing the Lord’s Hand in My Artistic Journey.” The event is free and open to the public, but we do ask that you visit our Eventbrite page to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evening-at-the-museum-with-mike-malm-tickets-856208000177?aff=ebdsoporgprofile