Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center

Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
The Mesa Temple Visitors' Center is located adjacent to the Mesa Arizona Temple. Its modern open design is beautiful and inviting, featuring interactive displays and exhibits that are free and family friendly. There is an amazing 3D replica of the Mesa Arizona Temple located on the main floor. Upstairs there is a FamilySearch Center where helpful volunteers help connect you to your ancestors. Early indigenous people and early pioneers and builders of Mesa and the Mesa Arizona Temple are honored with interesting historical displays. There is an interactive children's play area to learn more about all the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. During the two weeks before Easter each year, see one of the free 8 p.m. evening performances of "Jesus the Christ" on the north lawn of the Mesa Temple. See website for details about this and other inspiring public events held throughout the year!
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  • Julia W
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Incredible!
    What a special way to celebrate Easter this year. The production was incredible. The actors did an amazing job. Rob Gardner is truly inspired by God and his music pierces one’s soul. It is such an incredible pageant and one to be seen by all, no matter the denomination.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 31 March 2023
  • Smorrey
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely incredible Easter pageant
    We are vacationing in Mesa and happened to hear about the Easter pageant held on the temple grounds, and I'm so grateful we did. That was honestly the most spectacular production I've ever seen by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The music made my soul soar. The vocalists were incredible, even the little children soloists were fantastic. The entire production was based on scripture from the new testament, and was obviously created as a gift to all, regardless of what faith we may belong to. Jesus is the Christ. He lived for us, He died for us, He was resurrected for us! And He loves you and me, unconditionally. The temple grounds were impeccably groomed, with fragrant flowering trees and reflecting pools. Absolutely a beautiful, sacred, peaceful place to visit.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 4 April 2023
  • TDayley
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don’t miss your opportunity
    You have to get there about 3-4 hours early to get good seats. Have someone in your group put some blankets across your chairs and take turns walking around enjoying the incredible temple grounds or the Visitor Center across the street. The pageant is amazing. The music is beautiful. The set design, costumes, all fantastic. It is truly a spectacular worth seeing!
    Visited April 2023
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Scott H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Performance
    It was an excellent performance. The attention to detail was extraordinary. I plan to go again next year and highly recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy a wonderful evening. It is a great reminder of the reason we celebrate Easter.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Joseph O
    Aurora, Colorado1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A Moving Evening
    It was fabulous as usual. I have spoken many times to my East Coast friends about the pageant and expressed my desire for them to be able to experience this emotional event with me. This time it finally happened and they were so impressed. Keep up the great work as you tell the story of Jesus.
    Visited March 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Eryn D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First Time Attendee
    This was my first time attending the Easter pageant after moving to AZ two years ago. It was absolutely amazing and will become a family tradition in the years to come. Even my teenagers were mesmerized by the music and spoken word which is not an easy feat these days. We arrived "late" but were able to find a lovely spot on the grass and enjoyed the weather and environment. Despite the crowds we didn't feel rushed by anyone and the walked around the temple grounds afterwards showing our kids some places of where we took our wedding pictures that still remained after the renovations. Absolutely lovely experience.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Carleen D
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easter Preparation
    The seating was packed and we had to wait for an hour and a half, but the performance was very impressive! The music was beautiful 🎶. 450 + crew and cast members did a fantastic job. A great way to prepare emotionally and spiritually for Easter.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 April 2023
  • Norma H
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Easter pageant Appreciation
    I simply wish to thank all who have put in such a tremendous amount of effort to present the Easter pageant to what it has become today. Our family wouldn't think of missing the Easter pageant through all the past years and many family members have participated so it is truly a tradition for us. I must admit that a year ago we were hesitant to accept the changes from the familiar presentation we had learned to love so much. This year, however, after witnessing the pageant three different times with a variety of family and friends our feelings have come around to really appreciating the beautiful portrayal of the Savior's life and the remarkable music. It made our Easter Season as good as it has ever been and has drawn us closer to our Savior. Blessings to all who made it possible. May it continue for years to come.
    Visited April 2023
    Written 16 April 2023
  • Teri Leffler
    2 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hard to see from the back but a beautiful show
    I took my family the week before Easter for their first time. I hadn’t been since I was a child and had only avoided because I remembered the chaos from the crowds. We got there 45 min early and there was a lot of open chairs available. However, once it started we realized sitting in the back blocked a lot of the view. We constantly leaned left and right to see who was singing or what was happening. We also didn’t plan well enough for the cold so my kids did have jackets and blankets but we’re still chilly and complaining. We’ll do better next time! The bathrooms were clean and when we went during the show there was no line. Overall, I think if you plan enough time, think of the weather and are just patient, you’ll enjoy the evening. I hate huge crowds with kids but we just paired orders with youngest and we’re patient and it was great!
    Visited April 2023
    Written 22 April 2023
  • Clint A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A perfect place for family fun
    Such a wonderful time with the kids. So many interactive and interesting exhibits and experiences. They put on two puppet shows and the kids loved them! The stories were well done and fun, kept the kids entertained and they let the kids touch and play with the puppets after which was fun. The staff working there was so friendly and welcoming, happy to help. We will be coming back with the whole family again!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 October 2023
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Bella P
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Feb 2024 • Friends
There no place I’d rather be on Sunday evening. It was the last place to visit before we leave Arizona. The beautiful Mesa Temple I still cannot get over it. It’s amazing how the sun rays was shining to the temple building! The visitor temple sisters are so friendly and knowledgeable with all the history of the temple. I feel God’s love.
Written 20 February 2024
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Heather J
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Dec 2023 • Family
We really enjoyed the international nativities. All of the people who were there were kind and welcoming, and not pushy at all. We also enjoyed walking around the LDS temple and seeing the statues about Christ's birth. The QR codes on the signs were awesome. We'll definitely make the 3 hour drive to come back next year.
Written 14 January 2024
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Nannette P
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Dec 2023 • Family
This is the temple where we were married, so it is special to us. It has been so beautifully renovated. I especially love all of the art work and paintings, depicting scenes from the Bible and various Arizona scenes. I'm so happy that the original murals have been preserved. We came up from Tucson for the weekend for our 51st wedding anniversary and I was able to do the endowments for my paternal grandmother. It was one of my very best temple experiences. Thank you!
Written 5 January 2024
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Michelle W
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Dec 2023 • Family
Breath taking beautiful peaceful one million. The best that I have seen in a long time. Gorgeous and the workers are just awesome. Beautiful scenery, thank you 😊 🙏🏾
Written 4 January 2024
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Roger C
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Dec 2023 • Family
We have made seeing the Temple lights a family tradition and love how well they are done. The displays also are very educational.
Written 3 January 2024
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Kim M
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Dec 2023 • Family
We love the Mesa temple! One of our Christmas traditions is going for a walk around the temple grounds together and looking at the lights during the Christmas season. It’s a perfect family activity that focuses on the true meaning of Christmas…Christ!
Written 3 January 2024
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Carrie P
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Dec 2023 • Family
The Mesa temple lights are beautiful and always a good experience for my family. We love being able to spend some time reflecting on Jesus Christ and his birth.

It brings me joy to see all of the beautiful lights and to look at the different scenes that depict the birth of Jesus.
Written 3 January 2024
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Stacy W
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Dec 2023 • Family
The lights are beautiful, and feel festive, fun, and peaceful all at the same time. I love the scriptural references in the different areas, and the narrated nativity as well. The wise men and camels on the front lawn are spectacular. And across the street at the visitor center there is an international nativity display that is amazing to see. I highly recommend going to the Mesa temple lights with loved ones, friends, or even alone.
Written 3 January 2024
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Dec 2023 • Friends
The lights were enchanting. I love the well lit up with blue waive lights. I do wish there was a better way to know the order in which to view the garden displays but all in all a wonderful place to take family and friends.
Written 3 January 2024
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Pattie K
Springville2 contributions
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Dec 2023 • Family
I have lived in Mesa for four years and this is the first Christmas I have gone to the Temple grounds. It was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. It truly depicts what Christmas is all about.
Written 2 January 2024
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Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Mesa Arizona Temple Visitors' Center is open:
  • Sun - Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm