Family History Library, Genealogical research library in Salt Lake City, United States.
The Family History Library maintains billions of genealogical records, microfilms, books, and digital databases from countries across the globe.
Founded in 1894 by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, this institution grew into the largest genealogical research center in the world.
Researchers from different backgrounds gather at this library to investigate their family lineage through documents, records, and collaborative assistance.
The library opens Tuesday through Thursday from 9 AM to 8 PM, Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 AM to 6 PM with trained staff available.
The Discovery Center section allows visitors to interact with digital exhibits and connect directly with historical records from multiple nations.
Location: Salt Lake City
Inception: 1894
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Address: 32 32 35 North West Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-3400 84150-3400 Salt Lake City 84150-3400 Salt Lake City
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 09:00-20:00; Monday,Friday,Saturday 09:00-18:00
Phone: +18012406996
Website: https://familysearch.org/help/fhcenters/locations/saltlakecity-library
GPS coordinates: 40.77040,-111.89425
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:57
Essential sites of Salt Lake City include the Mormon religious complex Temple Square, the government buildings of the Capitol, the natural areas of the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island, history and science museums, as well as botanical gardens. The city also offers cultural institutions such as the public library, the planetarium, and various historical monuments related to Mormon pioneers. The surroundings allow for exploration of the Wasatch Mountains and the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Salt Lake Temple
194 m
Temple Square
149 m
LDS Conference Center
277 m
Salt Lake Tabernacle organ
106 m
Temple Square
271 m
Lion House
447 m
Abravanel Hall
178 m
Church Office Building
417 m
Seagull Monument
140 m
Church History Museum
32 m
Church Administration Building
450 m
Brigham Young Monument
288 m
Council House
296 m
Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
246 m
The Regent
463 m
Richard Court
223 m
McCornick Building
449 m
Gibbs-Thomas House
276 m
ZCMI Cast Iron Front
396 m
Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown
334 m
Bust of Charles Roscoe Savage
263 m
Lewis S. Hills House
453 m
Old Clock at Zion's First National Bank
460 m
Gateway Tower West
268 m
Marriott Downtown at City Creek Hotel
300 m
Relief Society Building
319 m
"You are Here" Art Installation
358 m
Deuel Log Cabin
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