Church History Library Events and Exhibits
Permanent Exhibit
The items in this exhibit are priceless foundational records from the Church’s history that document its restoration and growth throughout the earth. Among the records you will see here are early editions of modern scripture, personal records of modern prophets, and evidence of key developments in Church doctrine and organization.
Upcoming Events and Exhibits
July 2025
Crossings, Conversion, & Community: Early Norwegian Latter-day Saints Exhibit
Dates: July 1-November 30, 2025
Location: Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
2025 marks 200 years since the mass Norwegian migration to the United States; some of whom converted to the restored Church and journeyed west to Utah. In commemoration of these Saints, a new temporary exhibit is available to view at the Church History Library. Explore the lives of Norwegian-American Latter-day Saints, Sarah Ann Nelson and Canute Peterson, and their journey from Norway to Illinois, to Utah.
September 2025
Church History Conference - “I Am in Your Midst”: Jesus Christ at the Center of Church History
Dates: September 5-6, 2025
Location: Conference Center Theater, Salt Lake City, Utah
A two-day conference about how the study of our past reveals the Savior’s central role in the history of the Church. Enjoy roundtables and panels with scholars and educators covering a wide variety of topics and perspectives, including insights from current and past leaders who have served as Church Historian and Recorder.
November 2025
Crossing and Crossroads: Norwegian Immigrants, the Intermountain West, and Beyond Symposium
Dates: November 18-20, 2025
Location: BYU Kennedy Center, Provo, Utah
Discover the history, legacy, and future of Norwegian emigration in the Intermountain West and beyond. Come and listen to academic and historical findings and participate in excursions and multiple public-facing events.