Beehive House
Brigham Young's former home, whose rooftop beehive decoration symbolizes industry; a free tour offers insight into early Salt Lake City life.
The Beehive House was built in 1854 as the residence and office of Brigham Young, the second president of the Mormon Church and the first governor of the Utah Territory. The beehive ornament on the roof symbolizes industry and is an emblem of Utah, the 'Beehive State'. The interior is furnished as it would have looked in the 19th century, and volunteers lead a free tour of about 30 minutes. It sits just east of Temple Square, next to the Lion House (now a restaurant), another of Brigham Young's residences.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat about 9am–9pm; free
Nearby sights
- Temple Square
- Salt Lake Tabernacle & Tabernacle Choir
- Cathedral of the Madeleine
- Utah State Capitol
- Clark Planetarium
- Gilgal Sculpture Garden
- Ensign Peak
- Liberty Park & Tracy Aviary