Building
Lion House
Historic home built by Brigham Young for his family and named for the carved stone lion above its entrance.
67 E South Temple
Salt Lake City, UT, 84150
About
Currently closed for renovation. Reopening spring 2027.
The Lion House, completed in 1856, was originally the family residence of Brigham Young, the second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first Territorial governor of the Utah Territory. The home is named for the carved stone lion that sits above its front entrance.
This home was the center of daily life for the family of one of Utah’s most prominent leaders. Its exhibits and restored rooms illustrate how building Zion begins in our own hearts and homes.
The Lion House, completed in 1856, was originally the family residence of Brigham Young, the second President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the first Territorial governor of the Utah Territory. The home is named for the carved stone lion that sits above its front entrance.
This home was the center of daily life for the family of one of Utah’s most prominent leaders. Its exhibits and restored rooms illustrate how building Zion begins in our own hearts and homes.
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