- Restoration on the Salt Lake Temple continues with new photos showcasing interior work.
- Artisans are restoring hand-painted ceilings and gilded moldings, preserving the temple’s original design.
- Public tours will begin in 2027 after renovations.
SALT LAKE CITY — In preparation for the Salt Lake Temple reopening in 2027, more photos were released Tuesday showing work inside the historic temple and showcasing flowers and statues on Temple Square.
“Teams of artisans are working meticulously to restore the beauty of the sacred structure,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement Tuesday.
Crews are working to restore hand-painted ceilings and gilded molding from the temple’s original design. Ornate wood paneling, beams and stenciling, which the temple is known for, are also being restored or replaced, including reapplying gold leaf.
Church President Russell M. Nelson announced a six-month open house for the temple in 2027, the first time the general public will be allowed to tour the temple since 1893 before its initial dedication. He announced plans to renovate the temple in April 2019, and it closed at the end of that year, meaning it will have remained closed for over seven years for the extensive renovations…