View the New Discovery Center in Salt Lake City
February 11, 2015 By Paul G. Nauta
In concert with the world class RootsTech 2015 conference and RootsTech Innovator Summit in Salt Lake City this week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened the doors today to its FamilySearch Discovery Center. The new center is the first of its kind and uses the latest technology to give patrons a personally immersive experience into their family’s history—think of it as a Star Trek–meets-genealogy type of experience.
The free service enables patrons to interface with large-as-life interactive displays that use patrons’ online family history at FamilySearch.org to give them unique discoveries and experiences with their family’s history. There are also fun, hands-on activities for young children that encourage family discoveries. The Discovery Center is located in the . . .
In concert with the world class RootsTech 2015 conference and RootsTech Innovator Summit in Salt Lake City this week, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened the doors today to its FamilySearch Discovery Center. The new center is the first of its kind and uses the latest technology to give patrons a personally immersive experience into their family’s history—think of it as a Star Trek–meets-genealogy type of experience.
The free service enables patrons to interface with large-as-life interactive displays that use patrons’ online family history at FamilySearch.org to give them unique discoveries and experiences with their family’s history. There are also fun, hands-on activities for young children that encourage family discoveries. The Discovery Center is located in the . . .
the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Walk-ins are welcome, but it is recommended that individuals, families, and groups reserve a time at FamilySearch.org/discoverycenter.
Introducing a whole new approach to family history!
At a FamilySearch Discovery Center you'll see your ancestors come to life with
interactive displays, fun facts, and exciting things to do.
At a FamilySearch Discovery Center you'll see your ancestors come to life with
interactive displays, fun facts, and exciting things to do.
Start your own discovery
The Discovery Center is open by appointment only. We are happy to accommodate groups of up to 24 participants. Larger groups will need to split up and schedule separate times.
The Discovery Center is open by appointment only. We are happy to accommodate groups of up to 24 participants. Larger groups will need to split up and schedule separate times.