Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a quirky, hidden gem in Salt Lake City, featuring over a dozen intricate stone sculptures created by Thomas Battersby Child Jr. between 1945 and 1963. The garden is a visual representation of his religious and philosophical beliefs, with pieces like the famous Sphinx with Joseph Smith's face and a towering arch made of local stones. Visitors can wander freely among the sculptures, each with its own symbolic meaning, making it a unique and thought-provoking stop for art and history enthusiasts.

Don't miss

• The Sphinx with Joseph Smith's face, blending ancient Egyptian and Mormon imagery
• The 40-foot-long stone 'Hole in the Rock' arch, representing a pioneer journey
• The 'Moroni' sculpture, a winged angel with a trumpet, set amid lush greenery

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Gilgal Sculpture Garden

Cheapest way inMormon History Salt Lake Self-Guided Audio app Walking Tour4.1★ · 10 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$10 per personSee dates →Most bookedSalt Lake City Guided Bus Tour4.8★ · 1,622 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$69 per personSee dates →Private & flexibleSalt Lake City Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour4★ · 21 travelers1-2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$15 per personSee dates →

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