photo © Jim Doty

Community of Christ
International Headquarters

The Temple and Auditorium

1001 W. Walnut
Independence MO 64050-3562 USA
816/833-1000

Guided Tours and Museum Hours:
(Tours begin at the Temple and last approximately 30 minutes) 

• Plan a visit

• Map and driving directions

• Calendar of events

• E-mail: Tour information  
  Visitor Services, ext. 2030

• Auditorium seating diagram

• Take a virtual tour

Auditorium and Temple Organs Demonstration Recitals

Note: The Temple Sanctuary is undergoing some renovations (more).  Modified tours include a self-guided exhibit featuring a gorgeous gallery of large photos and a four-minute video tour representing the Sanctuary and Worshiper's Path.

November—March
Monday–Friday:
     9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
     10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

April—October
Monday–Saturday:
     9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

Guided tours, the Temple museum, and the Temple Bookstore will be closed on Thanksgiving, December 23 through January 1, Easter Sunday, and July 4. Everyone is invited to participate in the Daily Prayer for Peace every day of the year.

Bookstore Hours:

November—March
Monday:
     9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday:
     9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
     10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.– 4:00 p.m.

April—October
Monday:
     9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday:
     9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
     9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
     1:30 p.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Daily 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday
     9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.