The Tabernacle

The Tabernacle, located in the heart of Salt Lake City, is a spectacular monument. It serves as an institution of worship for the patrons of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, generally known as Mormons.

The Tabernacle was built by pioneers who had traversed across the country to settle in the Salt Lake Valley in the mid-1800s. Truman O. Angell, an esteemed Mormon architect, designed it, and it was built with locally retrieved materials such as granite and lumber.

The Tabernacle is a one-of-a-kind edifice with an idiosyncratic domed roof. The roof is comprised of 11,520 hardwood shingles that were bent and outfitted manually to achieve the striking design. The roof is backed by a series of handcrafted wooden trusses diligently invented by skilled Mormon craftsmen.

The Tabernacle also houses one of the world's largest pipe organs. The organ has about 11,600 pipes and is regarded as a work of engineering and musical talent. The organ is used during church services, as well as concerts and other events held in The Tabernacle.

It is a gathering place for church members to worship and learn, and it serves as a reminder of the pioneers who constructed it and the sacrifices they made to establish a new home in the West. Despite various renovations and improvements throughout the years, The Tabernacle's original beauty and significance remain.

How to explore The Tabernacle?

• The Tabernacle is famous for its incredible acoustics, and it regularly hosts concerts and other musical events. Check the schedule to see if there are any performances during your visit to attend a concert.
• The world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearses in The Tabernacle. You can attend one of their rehearsals to experience their beautiful music firsthand.
• Observe one of the largest pipe organs in the world here. You can take a tour of the organ and even see it played during a concert or performance.
• Attend a worship service held on Sunday mornings. You are welcome to attend and experience the unique traditions and practices of the Mormon faith.