CNN offers exclusive tour inside Salt Lake Temple after 133 years
August 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM MT · via CNN · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

CNN has published an exclusive video tour inside the Salt Lake Temple, offering outsiders their first look at the sacred space in 133 years. The temple has been closed to non-members since its original dedication in 1893 and is currently undergoing a major renovation.
The network's access marks a rare opening by the Church, which typically restricts temple interiors to members in good standing. The tour showcases the building's historic architecture and explains the temple's significance to Latter-day Saints.
The renovated temple will open for limited public tours starting in 2027, with advance tickets required beginning next week according to Church announcements.
More coverage of this story
- The Salt Lake Tribune →August 24, 2026 at 6:00 AM MT
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →August 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM MT
- Church News →August 25, 2026 at 7:53 PM MT
- LDS Living →August 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM MT
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →August 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM MT
- The Salt Lake Tribune →August 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM MT
- CNN →August 28, 2026 at 4:00 AM MT
- newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org →August 29, 2026 at 8:58 AM MT
- Church Newsroom →August 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM MT
- YouTube / CNN →August 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM MT
- CNN →August 28, 2026 at 7:50 AM MT
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