The media was given a preview today of the new 39,800-square-foot Temple Square Visitors' Center—five weeks ahead of its opening to the public on Monday, May 18, 2026. A replica of Bertel Thorvaldsen’s Christus statue stands in the west wing. On the lower level is a new marble sculpture titled “Come Unto Me.” On the same level is a guided 30-minute experience leading guests through full-scale replicas of a typical welcome desk, baptistry, instruction room, sealing room, and celestial room. A scale cut-away model of the Salt Lake Temple is also on display. Take a virtual tour of the new facility.

The public is warmly invited to tour the newly completed Bacolod Philippines Temple during an open house from Thursday, April 16, through Saturday, May 2, 2026 (excluding Sundays), from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. The temple is located at the corner of Bacolod Airport Access Road and Buri Road. During the open house, guided tours of approximately 45 minutes will allow visitors to explore the temple facilities and learn about their purpose.

The front portico of the Teton River Idaho Temple has been framed, establishing a prominent architectural feature at the main entrance of Rexburg’s second temple. Installation of stone cladding continues across the exterior and will continue over the coming months as crews carefully place and secure each panel. As exterior finishing progresses, the temple’s defining features and overall appearance will become increasingly evident.

Light-colored stone cladding continues to be installed across the façade of the Cali Colombia Temple, with crews carefully positioning panels over the prepared wall system. Architectural details are becoming more defined as installation progresses, giving the structure an increasingly finished appearance. Waterproofing and sealing accompanying the cladding efforts to ensure long-term protection and durability.