The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced last month that the historic Salt Lake Temple, which has been under renovation for years, will reopen with a six-month public open house in 2027.
The event is expected to bring in church members and nonmembers alike from all over the world, as the building has not been open to the general public since it was dedicated in 1893. That open house, in turn, could have a deep economic impact, according to downtown leaders.
Church officials have since met with the Salt Lake City Downtown Alliance and Visit Salt Lake, reporting to them that they anticipate the open house—which will require tickets at no cost—will generate 3 million to 5 million visits to Temple Square over those six months, Dee Brewer, executive director of the Downtown Alliance, told KSL.com.
That's because tours of up to one hour will take place 12 hours a day, seven days a week. Each tour is also expected to anchor a visit to other buildings within the renovated Temple Square area, which could keep people in the area for three to four hours.
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