Historic Sites and Museums

Historic Sites and Museums Historic Sites and Museums The Church maintains a network of museums, historic sites, monuments, and markers that visitors can interact with virtually or in person. These sites connect visitors with our heritage and assist them in visualizing our history. Beginnings of the Restoration New York and Pennsylvania Learn more about sites like the Sacred Grove, the Hill Cumorah, the Priesthood Restoration Site, and the Whitmer Farm. The Unfolding Restoration Ohio Learn more about sites like Historic Kirtland, the Morley Farm, the Johnson Home, the Smith Home, and the Kirtland Temple. Establishing Zion Missouri Learn more about sites like the Independence Visitors’ Center, the Far West Temple Site, and Liberty Jail. Restoration of Temple Blessings Illinois Learn more about sites like Historic Nauvoo and Carthage Jail. Church History Museum Experience immersive and interactive exhibits and explore online collections from the Church’s premier museum of art and history located on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah. Leaving Church Domain You are about to leave our site. The new site has its own terms of use and privacy policy that differ from ChurchofJesusChrist.org Joseph Smith Birthplace Learn about the life of the Prophet Joseph Smith and the early struggles that brought the Smith family to New York. Historic Sites Nebraska and Iowa Learn about the trek west at Historic Winter Quarters, Mount Pisgah, and the Kanesville Memorial. Historic Sites Wyoming Learn about the trek west at Martin’s Cove, Sixth Crossing, and Rock Creek Hollow. Mormon Battalion Historic Site at San Diego Learn about the sacrifice of the Saints who took the longest infantry march in United States history. Beehive and Lion House Learn about this official residence of three Presidents of the Church that also served as the headquarters of the Church and territorial governor’s office. Cove Fort Learn about this integral way station that supported travel to settlements in southern Utah Territory as the Church expanded from its headquarters in Salt Lake. Historic Sites Southwest Utah Learn about the Saints’ efforts to grow a community in Southern Utah where they could once again experience temple ordinances. Matthew Cowley Pacific Church History Centre Learn about the history of the Church in the Pacific at a branch of the Church History Library and Museum. Virtual Tours Not able to visit these sites in person? Experience the historic sites through a live virtual tour. View Available Tours Leaving Church Domain You are about to leave our site. The new site has its own terms of use and privacy policy that differ from ChurchofJesusChrist.org Preserving Historic Sites Learn why the Church goes to such great lengths to restore, maintain, and share the sites that have played a key role in its history. Leaving Church Domain You are about to leave our site. The new site has its own terms of use and privacy policy that differ from ChurchofJesusChrist.org