Independence Visitors' Center

Very Friendly visitor's center with a guided tour. Tour guides are Sister Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They give a great presentation on the importance of families upstairs and then another informative presentation on a bit of Mormon pioneer history from the area. It was very peaceful in the visitor's center. It felt like a place where when you walk through the round glass revolving door, you enter a different world. The beautiful statue of the Savior is the focal point. Although not a musuem, it has some museum like features. The guided tour is essential and not invasive or over bearing. Downstairs, be sure to check out the children's discovery area, as well as a self-guided photo gallery from the early 20th century depicting many church history sites. You will leave the visitor's center feeling enlightened, rejuvenated and calm. Allow about an hour for the guided tours and perhaps 15 minutes or more for photos and self-discovery areas. Enjoy!