Free Attractions in Salt Lake City (2025)

Downtown’s contemporary-art anchor keeps admission free with rotating exhibitions that spotlight Utah voices alongside national names. Visit Utah calls it the spine of the city’s art scene, and local critics at 15 Bytes regularly highlight its boundary-pushing shows.

Three floors of interactive space and science exhibits are always free; only dome and IMAX shows cost. Frequently recommended by national travel editors, it’s a hands-on stop that families and curious adults love.

Admission is free to this vast trove of pioneer artifacts on Capitol Hill, curated by a century-old local organization. Often cited by heritage writers and the Salt Lake press as essential to understanding Utah’s origins.

Free, well-curated exhibits explore Latter-day Saint history, art, and global stories. Visit Utah and local outlets regularly recommend it as a substantive complement to a Temple Square walk.

One of the world’s premier genealogy libraries offers free research help, kid-friendly discovery areas, and digitization stations. Visit Utah highlights it as a must-try Temple Square experience—even for first-time family historians.

A Beaux-Arts landmark with free guided and self-guided tours. Lonely Planet and local historians praise the building’s murals, marble, and sweeping views—an elegant primer on Utah governance and design.

Moshe Safdie’s light-filled icon reopened its rooftop terrace in May 2025, bringing back free skyline views, beehives, and community events. Covered widely by KSL and beloved by architecture fans.

A visionary folk-art park hidden mid-block features scripture-carved stones and the famed Joseph Smith Sphinx. Recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and often noted by culture writers for its singular character.

Run by the Salt Lake City Arts Council, this free gallery champions Utah artists with smart, year-round shows. Highlighted by arts organizations and ZAP as a community hub dating to the 1930s.

A free, self-guided art walk across independent galleries and studios, running since the 1980s. Loved by local critics for showcasing emerging voices; maps update monthly so you can craft your own route.

Free to wander and packed with local farms, food makers, and artisans June through October. Run by Urban Food Connections, it’s a beloved community ritual frequently covered by local food media.

Admission is free to this multicultural landscape with monuments from dozens of nations. Maintained with city partners, it’s a serene, community-minded spot that reflects the city’s global ties.