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"And he spake unto me, saying, … ‘Behold, I am the Lord of glory. I was crucified for the world, that all those who believe on my name may have eternal life.’” —Joseph Smith, First Vision account, circa summer 1832
Artwork: “First Vision,” by Ted Henninger, United States, 1975
View more from this exhibit: http://bit.ly/2ix4AUp
We hope you enjoy this new, kid-friendly exhibit!
The exhibit, “Temples Dot the Earth: Building the House of the Lord,” designed to educate and engage children, opens Thursday, Feb. 13, and will likely remain on display for the next four years, according to a Church History Museum news release.
“The timing of the opening of this exhibit is indeed fortuitous,” said Ray Halls, museum educator and planning team member. “We didn’t realize when we began planning some three years ago, that the Salt Lake Temple would be closed ... how wonderful it is that this exhibition is open to all during a time when the temple itself is resting and not accessible.”
The interactive children’s exhibit features hands-on activities, colorful graphics, artwork and historical artifacts designed to educate and answer questions about the temple.
Read more about the exhibit here: http://bit.ly/31Mshjf
#OTD in 1870, Seraph Young was the first woman known to cast a ballot in the February 14, 1870, Salt Lake City municipal election, making her the first woman with equal suffrage rights to legally vote in the United States!
Even though Wyoming had passed suffrage legislation before Utah, Wyoming women didn’t have the chance to vote until September 1870. Utah women were able to vote just two days after their suffrage legislation was signed on February 12, 1870.
Stop by the Church History Museum to learn more about Utah’s pioneering role in the woman suffrage movement!
Image: “Seraph Young Votes,” by David Koch, 2007
Image courtesy of the Capitol Preservation Board, Utah State Capitol Collection
One Special Evening, Two Church History Milestones
We’re going live at 6:30 tonight! Join us as featured guest speakers share stories from the new “Saints” book and introduce the museum’s new exhibit!
On February 10, 1870, the Utah territorial legislation passed an act giving the vote to women. Two days later,—150 years ago TODAY—Utah Governor S. A. Mann signed the act, making Utah the second territory (after Wyoming) to enfranchise women.
Stop by the Church History Museum to see a draft of the historic 1870 suffrage legislation in the “Sisters for Suffrage” exhibit!
Image: Woman Suffrage Act, 1870. This document captures an important moment in the suffrage movement. In red ink are written the words, “First sketch of a bill on Ladies Suffrage in Utah” (spelling standardized).
The core message is clear: “All women over the age of 18 years … shall be entitled to vote.”
Utah Territory Legislative Assembly papers, 1851-1872 / Nineteenth Session, 1870 / Women suffrage act, 1870
We’re going live tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. to get ready for our new exhibit and the release of “Saints”!
With stories from the new book and the museum’s new exhibit opening, join us for special presentations by Sister Nancy Dance, Primary General Board member; Jed Woodworth, managing historian of the “Saints” project; and Maryanne Andrus, exhibition and education supervisor.
Interactive Exhibit for Children
Celebrate Utah Women’s Suffrage Week with events honoring the 150th anniversary of Utah suffrage! Stop by the museum to see the “Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote” exhibit.
See what else is happening here: https://www.betterdays2020.com/new-events/2020/1/21/celebrating-150-years-of-womens-suffrage?fbclid=IwAR28jMbF8WFSvPc3k0xGFnkzHKJiFnVCml87vNrHUp3VDZgdTwraXtcPKPM
Utah Women’s Suffrage Week February 10-15, 2020 Celebrate 150 Years! On February 12, 1870, the Utah Territorial Legislature passed a women’s suffrage bill allowing women citizens over the age of 21 to vote. Two days later, on Valentine’s Day, school teacher Seraph Young cast a vote
Did you know more than 12,000 children came to the Salt Lake Temple for its dedication? In fact, a special dedication was held just for children—this group from the Sugar House Ward rode a train to get there!
Learn more about what you’ll read in volume 2 of “Saints” on our opening night, February 12, and check out our new exhibit opening the following day: http://bit.ly/2uMyXS1
Look what will be finished next week!
February 13 we’re opening a new children’s exhibit on temples.
Designed especially for children ages 1–11, this exhibit at the Church History Museum offers families a hands-on experience to discover temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world, inside and out.
Bring your family and enjoy several different stations celebrating temples worldwide!
Interactive Exhibit for Children
What do these two have in common? From temples to history, we’re going live on February 12 to highlight the new “Saints” book and our new children’s exhibit, “Temples Dot the Earth!”
Merry Christmas! ❤️
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Artwork: “Birth of Jesus Christ,” by David Lindsley
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Laie Hawaii Temple—the fifth temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the first outside of Utah.
To celebrate the temple’s centennial, the Church History Museum had an "Evenings at the Museum" program featuring Church History Department historian and archivist, Clinton D. Christensen.
We hope you enjoy the many faith-promoting accounts regarding how the temple came to be!
Huge "Thank you" to Jean B. Bingham and Senator Deidre Henderson for their remarks at our grand opening—as well as all those who participated at the event!
This display will be available through January 2021—perfect for those who will be strolling through the Temple Square lights and need somewhere to warm up!
Bring friends and family to learn more about the early saint's pioneering spirit, and how it carried over to politics!
A new exhibit at the Church History Museum shares the story of how Utah women were the first in the United States to win the right to vote. Sister Jean B. Bingham, Relief Society general president, spoke during the opening event.
Many communities in present-day Utah were settled by pioneers—people who blazed trails across the United States in search of religious freedom.
Learn how their pioneering spirit carried over into politics!
We’re so pleased to have Jean B. Bingham and Senator Deidre Henderson as our guest speakers at the grand opening of our new exhibit, “Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote” on November 21!
For those unable to attend we will be going LIVE at 6:30 p.m. Tune in for a great presentation regarding the inspiring stories of Latter-day Saint women who organized, secured, and defended women’s rights in Utah and across the nation!
For those able to attend, bring your family and friends to experience intriguing historical artifacts, interactive kiosks, and hands-on activities!
We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening on November 21st of our new exhibit, “Sisters for Suffrage: How Utah Women Won the Vote”!
Intriguing historical artifacts, interactive kiosks, and hands-on activities for children make this exhibit an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.
An opening reception will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m, with special guest speaker, Jean B. Bingham.
Come and learn the inspiring stories of Latter-day Saint women who organized to secure and defend women’s rights in Utah and across the nation!
Celebrating 150 years since Utah women became the first in the nation to vote under an equal suffrage law, this exhibition highlights the pioneering role of the Relief Society in the local and national woman suffrage movements.
Come check us out!
Did you know Brigham Young wore sunglasses? It's true. They are displayed at the Church History Museum. Watch this video to learn more. #TempleSquare
Today is the last day to check out this exhibit! Bring family and friends tonight for FHE to see these amazing works of art!
If you happen to be in SLC this weekend, perhaps attending Conference, or just visiting the city, you still have a chance to pop over to the Church History Museum to catch the last weekend of the International Art Competition Exhibition which will come down on Monday!😱All good things must come to an end😢, but a 7 month run was a good long run.😊 My piece “Living Waters” (Pool of Bethesda) is on display. Catch the stunning show while you can! #internationalartcompetition #churchhistorymuseum @churchhistorymuseum #livingwaters #purchaseaward #rosedatocdall #ldsart #devotionalart #religiousart #art #fineart #oilpainting #figurativeart #oiloncanvas #figurativepainting #painting #poolofbethesda #museumexhibition #museumexhibit Rose Datoc Dall
Said President Joseph F. Smith, “Our fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters and friends who have passed away from this earth . . . may have a mission given them to visit their relatives and friends upon the earth again, bringing from the divine Presence messages of love.”
Upon hearing tragic stories of those who have lost their mothers and the hopeless grief and heartbreak that follows the loss, Hunlow made the sculpture, "Angel Mother."
While devastating grief is profound and lasting for those left behind, the artist sought to visually “proclaim the promise that [their lost mothers] will be there in times of need.” We are not left alone. “The sacred veil is often thin and wraps around them in love,” said Hunlow.
Stop by the museum to see this piece on display!
Artwork: "Angel Mother," Jacki L. Hunlow
United States | Cast bronze
LDS Business College
Have you ever wondered what fun things you can do in Utah? There are a lot of places to visit not far from LDS Business College. Each Saturday we will post a new place for you to explore. Pack your lunch, gather your friends and let's #ExploreUtah !
Our first location is just a 10 minute walk from the school! The Church History Museum is a great place to visit with friends, take a break from your studies, learn the history of the Church and draw nearer to the Spirit. Did we mention it's free?
Check it out and share your experience in the comments!
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Votes are in! Thanks to voters like you, these six paintings were selected as the audience favorites of our 11th International Art Competition. They each received the "Visitors' Choice" award!
October 7th is the last day to see our "Meditations on Belief" exhibit.
Come see these works of art—and all of our other amazing entries from around the world—in person!
Winners:
"Ask Of God," by Janna Siebert
"Coming Full Circle," by Jenedy Paige
"Harvest at Hand," by Jacob Richard Chestnut
"Pondering God’s Promise," by Courtney Vander Veur Matz
"Meditation," by Erik Claudius Jensen
"Finisher of Faith," by J. Alan Barrett
The Beehive House, Brigham Young’s historic home in downtown Salt Lake City, is recruiting individuals who would like to serve as part-time tour guides.
Guides are trained in historic home interpretation techniques and conduct 30-minute tours for walk-in guests from around the world.
The tour highlights the original Brigham Young artifacts in the home and the story of his role as a prophet, governor, and father.
Tour guides are called as Church Service Missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and are expected to serve at least one and preferably two four-hour shifts per week, including a once-a-month Saturday assignment.
All applicants must be in excellent health and able to stand for up to four hours at a time and easily climb narrow stairs.
Individuals interested in serving at the Beehive House should apply for an interview as soon as possible to be considered for the next training class which begins on August 21, 2019.
To apply, call 801-240-3584, or send an e-mail to [email protected].
However, recruitment for Beehive House tour guides is ongoing, and interested individuals can apply or call for information at any time.
Your vote counts! Come to the museum before August 18, 2019, to vote for your two favorite art pieces in the 11th International Art Competition exhibit.
Voting kiosks for the visitors’ choice awards are located in the exhibit galleries. The artists whose work receive the most votes will receive a monetary award. All art pieces are eligible for visitors’ choice awards, even if they also received a merit award or a purchase award. The last day to vote is Saturday, August 17, 2019!
Here’s just a sample—come see the rest in person!
“I see God's hand all around me, but most especially in woodlands and forests where I delight in the beauty of His handiwork,” said Gallo. “Studying the landscape informs my work because it allows me to see and learn from God’s creations.” Glades End depicts an inlet stream she discovered while on a walk with her family near Seattle. Gallo is a convert who joined the Church while living in Milan, Italy. Her interest in landscape is rooted in a belief in God, who manifests His love in His creations.
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Artwork: "Glades End," by Melissa Jane Gallo
Pastel on archival board
Bring your kids and see it in person!
Quick reminder that we’ll be closed tomorrow!
But feel free to bring your restless kids in today for interactive displays and more!
Stop by the museum tomorrow to celebrate the pioneers' arrival in Utah!
With some good old-fashioned kick-up-your-heels dancing and music along with pioneer games, crafts, and trades, this is an experience for the whole family you won't want to miss!
Our "A Pioneer Fair and Bowery Dance" is coming up on Friday, July 19th!
Celebrate the 1847 arrival of the early Saints in the Salt Lake Valley with "pioneers" from the museum's living history program and a good old-fashioned kick-up-your-heels dance with musicians and dance callers from the Haywire Ranch String Band!
Enjoy pioneer games, crafts, trades, music, dancing, and fun for all ages!
Bring your friends!
Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop
Two years ago we built a unique project for the Church History Museum - a "wagon odometer". Since then it has been a big hit with visitors!
If you want to try out the odometer in person AND attend a fun event, mark Friday, July 19th on your calendar.
They will be hosting a Pioneer Fair and Bowery Dance from 5:00-9:00 p.m. There will be pioneer games, dancing, demonstrations, and treats. To learn more visit their website at: https://history.lds.org/article/church-museum-living-history-program?lang=eng&groupid=12936999639918361825-eng
Today marks the 175th anniversary of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith.
Bring your family this weekend to experience what many of the early saints went through, and to see the artifacts related to the martyrdom of the prophet and his brother.
The Paxventures
The Latter Day Saint Church History Museum is currently hosting their annual art exposition and it is so beautiful. Here are just some of my favorites with their titles and details.
#latterdaysaints #artexpo #churchhistory #ldschurchhistorymuseum @ Church History Museum
What does it mean to believe?
When we asked artists to consider the theme—Meditations on Belief—and Psalms 77:11–12: “I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings,” a number of repeating ideas emerged.
From nature as a site of devotion for God and His creations, to Jesus Christ—His miracles, grace, and divinity, see how these artists depicted the wonders of Lord and the personal experience of belief
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This quilt was made from a damaged antique kimono worn by three generations of women at their wedding ceremonies—gifted to the artist by a close friend—and is bound in silk from a kimono obi the artist inherited from her mother. The quilt honors the women—their lives and tribulations—and, Covington said, is an “expression of the happiness I feel about the eternal family the temple makes possible.”
“The dots represent the spirits of [Covington’s] ancestors” and the eternal links that connect generations of the Lord’s children. The chrysanthemum, a symbolic flower of Japan, represents beauty. “The insects nestled among the flower’s petals represent [our] mortal existence . . . protected by our ancestors’ blessings,” said Covington.
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Artwork: “Touching The Hearts Of Many Generations,” by Kazuko Covington from Japan.
Made with Kimono silk, obi silk, cotton, organdy, silk thread, gold thread, and heat-bondable fiber.
Stop by the Museum to see more pieces like this!
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Laie Hawaii Temple—the fifth temple built by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the first outside of Utah. To celebrate the temple’s centennial, the Church History Museum had an "Evenings at the Museum" program featuring Church History Department historian and archivist, Clinton D. Christensen. We hope you enjoy the many faith-promoting accounts regarding how the temple came to be!
Many communities in present-day Utah were settled by pioneers—people who blazed trails across the United States in search of religious freedom. Learn how their pioneering spirit carried over into politics!
Votes are in! Thanks to voters like you, these six paintings were selected as the audience favorites of our 11th International Art Competition. They each received the "Visitors' Choice" award! October 7th is the last day to see our "Meditations on Belief" exhibit. Come see these works of art—and all of our other amazing entries from around the world—in person! Winners: "Ask Of God," by Janna Siebert "Coming Full Circle," by Jenedy Paige "Harvest at Hand," by Jacob Richard Chestnut "Pondering God’s Promise," by Courtney Vander Veur Matz "Meditation," by Erik Claudius Jensen "Finisher of Faith," by J. Alan Barrett
The Savior’s healing grace and other artwork focused on Christ’s personal ministry emerged as a recurring theme in the 11th international art competition. This work offers perspective on the New Testament story in John 8:3-11. Bring the family on Saturday to see our other works of art! _ “What Sayest Thou?” David Marshall Habben II Ink and acrylic on paper 36 x 28.25 in.
We've extended our "A Visual Journal: Artwork of Henry B. Eyring" exhibit until February 9! Stop by to see the exhibit in person!
Stop by the museum for a last chance to see Jorge Cocco Santángelo’s work. The exhibit ends October 1!
The Light and Life exhibit features the work of photographers Leslie Nilsson and Cody Bell, who photographed the everyday lives of Church members around the world. These ordinary people have unique stories that capture the human experiences of loss, sacrifice, loneliness, struggle, and ultimately of faith, hope, transcendence, and light. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2IuE12o
In 21 paintings recently acquired by the Church History Museum, Argentine artist Jorge Cocco Santángelo captures the majesty of Jesus of Nazareth. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2ruAk3a
Join us on today for the opening celebration of two new exhibitions! 1. "Jorge Cocco Santángelo: Sacred Events from the Life of Christ." As an artist and a Mormon, Jorge Cocco Santángelo sees art and religion as deeply connected. Influenced by cubist painters-who sought, among other things, to simplify form. Cocco developed a unique style called sacrocubism. His style simplified shapes to communicate the essence and depth of the life of Christ as told in the New Testament. 2. "Light and Life: Stories and Photographs of a Global Faith." Photographers Cody Bell and Leslie Nilsson have traveled the world photographing the everyday lives of Latter-day Saints. In these seemingly ordinary moments, the photographers capture the light of Christ that each of us carry, illuminating the shared elements of our faith. From 6:00-7:00 pm we will host a discussion with artist Jorge Cocco Santángelo, photographers Cody Bell and Leslie Nielson, and curator Laura Allred Hurtado in the museum auditorium. The reception will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m. and will include refreshments and live music. All of the evening's events are free and open to the public!
In just five minutes you'll be able to learn all the different pathways the Saints took to get to Zion. Bring your kids and stop by the our Mormon Trails exhibit to see some of the artifacts they brought over!
This Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 p.m., the Church History Museum will be having a free, curator-led gallery talk about Joseph Paul Vorst. Come and learn about one of the most significant Latter-day Saint artists of the early 20th century!
Learn about one of Joseph Paul Vorst’s most hopeful paintings, and come to our opening reception this Thursday to see more works by this LDS artist! More information on: http://bit.ly/2Aqsla4
The museum is just a few steps away from the conference center. Come and enjoy activities for the whole family as you prepare for the priesthood session!
Visit the museum in between conference sessions for free activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Stop by the museum today for activities the whole family can enjoy!
Take a look at the various components that make up the Tabernacle organ on Temple Square. Stop by the museum to celebrate the 150th anniversary of this iconic instrument!
This mesmerizing video shows the different methods pioneers used to travel from around the world to reach Utah. Stop by the museum to visit the new Mormon Trails exhibit, and see some of the artifacts pioneers brought with them on their trek to Zion!
Visiting the lights at #TempleSquare this week? Stop in at the museum for a chance to warm up and explore some of our interactive displays!
Looking for a great youth or family activity for the summer? The museum has activities and programs for all ages. Come experience how fun history can be!
Did you know? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was organized #onthisday 186 years ago! Part of our new exhibit, "The Heavens Are Opened," is modeled after the Whitmer home, which is where the church was officially organized on April 6, 1830. This section also includes an interactive timeline of historic events of the church. Come visit us and learn more about the Whitmer family and the events of this historic day: http://oak.ctx.ly/r/4hyny
Interested in learning more about the formation of the #ReliefSociety? Our interactive video screens will make you feel as if you were there! http://oak.ctx.ly/r/4coj5
As you're visiting #TempleSquare to see the lights, come a little early to see our newest exhibit, "The Heavens Are Opened." We're open until 9 p.m. so stop in and warm up!
Looking for a fun, family activity this holiday season? Come explore our newest exhibit, "The Heavens Are Opened." http://oak.ctx.ly/r/432bb
"We're thrilled to realize that now, quite literally, thousands will be able to come and enjoy this and get a view of our collective past."
Countdown to opening: 2 days! Did you know? There are 35 elements in the Museum that you can handle, open, listen to or watch throughout our new exhibit! #ChurchHistoryMuseum
The name Olivas Aoy doesn't appear in any history textbooks, but the life and legacy left by this man is still felt today. Watch to learn more about unique pioneer efforts of Olivas Aoy. #IAmAPioneer http://bit.ly/1fFDUPY
"I love and honor the faith and courage of those early pioneers of the Church." —Dieter F. Uchtdorf Read more: http://bit.ly/1dOO7Yr
Great guesses! It is from the Presidents of the Church gallery. David O. McKay saw this stone during his mission, and it had a great impact on him. http://bit.ly/1nw4MAT
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