The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple public open house began Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Springfield, Oregon. Visitors are invited to tour the newly completed temple through Saturday, May 9, excluding Sundays.
The open house runs Monday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 300 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477. Everyone is welcome: members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, friends, neighbors, and anyone who wants to see what a temple is like before it is dedicated.
Open House Dates, Hours, and Address
Dates: April 23 through May 9, 2026 Hours: Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (excluding Sundays) Address: 300 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477
Tours are free. Reservations are recommended through the official Willamette Valley Oregon Temple open house page.
Who Can Attend the Open House?
The open house is open to the public. You do not need to be a member of the Church to visit. Friends, neighbors, community members, and people of any faith or none are invited to tour the temple during this brief window before it is formally dedicated.
This is the one period when everyone can step inside. After the dedication, the temple will be used for sacred ordinances and will no longer be open for public tours. Access will be limited to members of the Church who hold a current temple recommend.
What Visitors Can Expect
A temple open house is a walking tour supported by volunteer hosts. Visitors typically begin near a reception area, then move through the temple in groups, seeing rooms used for instruction, ordinances, and sealings.
Hosts are available throughout the tour to answer questions. The walk-through is unrushed and usually takes about an hour. Cameras are not allowed inside the temple, and visitors are asked to speak quietly out of respect for the building's sacred purpose.
Why This Temple Matters for Oregon Latter-day Saints
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple will become the third operating temple in Oregon after its dedication, joining the Portland Oregon Temple and the Medford Oregon Temple. For years, saints in the mid-Willamette Valley drove to Portland or, for those farther south, to Medford for temple worship. Those trips often consumed a full day.
A closer temple means regular attendance becomes possible for more families, young married couples, retirees, young adults preparing for their own endowments, and youth participating in temple worship. Proximity does not make the ordinances more sacred, but it does make temple worship more practical to attend, and that matters for a growing covenant community in the Pacific Northwest.
Dedication Date and Broadcast Details
The Willamette Valley Oregon Temple will be dedicated on Sunday, June 7, 2026. President Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside over the dedicatory session.
The dedication will be broadcast to meetinghouses within the temple district. The session is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Pacific, with a 2:00 p.m. rebroadcast for members whose schedules require a later viewing. Check with your local leaders for the exact broadcast location nearest you.
What to Wear to the Open House
Open house visitors do not need temple clothing. A public temple open house is a walking tour, and visitors should simply dress respectfully and wear comfortable shoes. Think Sunday-best or business casual: a modest dress, a nice blouse and skirt, dress slacks, or a button-up shirt. Comfortable shoes are a good idea because you will be on your feet during the tour.
Children are welcome, and the same guideline applies: dress them comfortably in clean, modest clothing.
Preparing for Temple Worship After the Dedication
After the temple is dedicated, members attending ordinances such as endowments or sealings will prepare differently. If you are preparing for your first temple visit, our guide to what to wear to the temple explains white clothing, shoes, slips, and what to bring. Our LDS temple dress guide can also help you choose a comfortable modest white temple dress for regular worship.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple open house free? Yes. The open house is free to attend. Reservations can be made at no cost through the official open house page.
Do I need a reservation for the open house? Reservations are recommended through the official open house page to secure your preferred time.
Can non-members tour the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple? Yes. The open house is open to everyone. This is the one time non-members, friends, and community members can step inside before the temple is dedicated on June 7, 2026.
What should I wear to the temple open house? Dress respectfully and comfortably. Sunday-best or business casual is appropriate. Comfortable shoes suitable for walking are a good idea. Temple clothing is not required for the open house.
Where is the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple located? The temple is located at 300 International Way, Springfield, OR 97477, in the Willamette Valley region of western Oregon.
When is the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple dedication? The dedication will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, with President Dieter F. Uchtdorf presiding. The dedicatory session is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Pacific and will be broadcast to meetinghouses in the temple district, with a 2:00 p.m. rebroadcast available.
What Oregon temples are currently operating? Oregon currently has two operating temples: the Portland Oregon Temple and the Medford Oregon Temple. Once the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple is dedicated on June 7, 2026, Oregon will have three operating temples.
A House of the Lord for Oregon
For saints across the Willamette Valley and the broader Pacific Northwest, this temple is an answer to years of prayer and faithfulness. Whether you visit during the open house to tour and learn, or return after the dedication to make covenants, the doors of the house of the Lord are now standing open in Springfield. Come and see.
For official details, refer to the Willamette Valley Oregon Temple open house page and the Church Newsroom announcement.