
Discover the Oakland Temple Grounds: Visit the Oakland Temple Visitors' Center
Come to know the purpose of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during your visit to the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center. Sister Missionaries are available to help you learn more. You are welcome to come anytime from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, 7 days a week, or schedule a free virtual or in-person tour.

In the temple, we are able to come closer to Heavenly Father and make sacred promises with Him. We learn more about God’s plan for us and how Jesus Christ is central to that plan. There are over 300 temples worldwide that are either announced, in their construction phase, or operational. Each of them looks different on the outside and inside. However, in every single temple, there are the same 4 main rooms. The baptistry, instruction room, celestial room, and sealing room. In this tour, you are able to learn more about what happens inside these rooms as well as the blessings God has in store for us. Guests are also able to walk around the outside of the temple grounds and the rooftop garden. This tour is used to help explain the symbolism as well as the history, architecture, and miracles of the temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I expect on the tour?
Tours vary, but each one can help you learn more about God and His Plan, Jesus Christ, and temples. The friendly missionaries at the Oakland Temple Visitors’ Center are open to all gospel-related questions.
Who can take a tour?
Everyone is welcome to come to the Visitors’ Center! Our tours are free and available to all who come in or schedule a tour online.
Do I need to schedule a tour to come to the Visitors’ Center?
All are welcome to come to the temple grounds and come inside the Visitors’ Center whether or not they have scheduled a tour. Entrance and parking are free, and the views of Oakland and the Bay are amazing from the Visitors’ Center and the temple grounds.
How do I join the virtual tour on my device?
Virtual tours are held over Zoom. Once you schedule a virtual tour, you should receive an email with a link to join a Zoom meeting for the scheduled time. If not, please reach out to us at welcome@templehill.org.
