Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City is the most visited tourist attraction in Utah. It attracts 3 to 5 million visitors each year. More visitors see this attraction than visit the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone National Park.
The iconic Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the anchor building on this beautiful downtown 35-acre property. Complimentary tours are available in some 40 different languages.
The Family History Library at 35 N West Temple in downtown Salt Lake City is a genealogical research facility operated by FamilySearch, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the largest genealogical library in the world. Visitor from all around the world come here to find information about their personal genealogy and their ancestors. With records and data for over 3 billion world-wide ancestors, it offers easy access for researchers and interest family members. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday the main floor only is open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission is free and other services available at no-charge include the following.
Collections include approximately 1.4 million rolls of microfilm on-site at the library together with over 600,000 books, serials and maps. Visitors also have free access to billions of additional genealogical records online.
The library staff consists of over 45 full-time and part-time employees and 550 full-time and part-time volunteer workers. Many of the volunteers are from all over the world and are dedicating up to 18 months full-time and at their own expense to be at the library regularly and assist guests. The resources at the library are unmatched for anyone with any interest at any level to pursue genealogical information.
With the variety of skilled consultants, it is easy to find the help you need in your research. The consultants can help you create a research strategy so you can focus on the information that is important to you. Ask them for help. Their expertise can help save you substantial amounts of time and frustration. Each has his or her own unique expertise and talents so don’t be afraid to ask for help form more than just one person.
The Family History Library is across the street from historical Temple Square. There is a snack room available in the library with limited access for food purchases in vending machines. A microwave is available to heat food also. Since the library is located downtown, there are plenty of nearby restaurants and cafes for the hungry who can break away from their research long enough to enjoy an outside meal.
Find out more about the Natural History Museum of Utah HERE.
The iconic Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the anchor building on this beautiful downtown 35-acre property. Complimentary tours are available in some 40 different languages.
The Family History Library at 35 N West Temple in downtown Salt Lake City is a genealogical research facility operated by FamilySearch, the genealogical arm of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the largest genealogical library in the world. Visitor from all around the world come here to find information about their personal genealogy and their ancestors. With records and data for over 3 billion world-wide ancestors, it offers easy access for researchers and interest family members. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday the main floor only is open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission is free and other services available at no-charge include the following.
- Access to 1,000’s of publications, microfilms and record collections
- Classes, workshops, and activities for all ages and for all genealogical skill levels
- Private booths for recording family memories and stories
- Interactive discovery activities for the entire family
- Free access to FamilySearch.org and other subscription based genealogical websites
- Book, photo and film scanners to put your family treasures into digital form
- Area for children where parents can watch children and perform computer research at the same time
- Access to accredited/certified and professional staff with many language skills
- Assistance from skilled volunteers
- ASL research consultations for the deaf and hard of hearing
- Over 550 guest computers are available. Computers are located on every floor and each is equipped with high-speed internet access and an accessible USB port.
- Wireless internet access
- Over 200 microfilm and microfiche readers
Collections include approximately 1.4 million rolls of microfilm on-site at the library together with over 600,000 books, serials and maps. Visitors also have free access to billions of additional genealogical records online.
The library staff consists of over 45 full-time and part-time employees and 550 full-time and part-time volunteer workers. Many of the volunteers are from all over the world and are dedicating up to 18 months full-time and at their own expense to be at the library regularly and assist guests. The resources at the library are unmatched for anyone with any interest at any level to pursue genealogical information.
With the variety of skilled consultants, it is easy to find the help you need in your research. The consultants can help you create a research strategy so you can focus on the information that is important to you. Ask them for help. Their expertise can help save you substantial amounts of time and frustration. Each has his or her own unique expertise and talents so don’t be afraid to ask for help form more than just one person.
The Family History Library is across the street from historical Temple Square. There is a snack room available in the library with limited access for food purchases in vending machines. A microwave is available to heat food also. Since the library is located downtown, there are plenty of nearby restaurants and cafes for the hungry who can break away from their research long enough to enjoy an outside meal.
Find out more about the Natural History Museum of Utah HERE.
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