Education in Zion Gallery
Education in Zion is a new multimedia exhibition occupying the beautiful gallery space in the Joseph F. Smith Building at Brigham Young University.
This permanent exhibition explores a tradition of learning that aims to educate the whole soul and documents the rich history and heritage of education in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the revelations of the prophet Joseph Smith to the current worldwide Church Educational System.
Education in Zion includes inspiring stories shared through film, artwork, photographs and letters thoughtfully displayed in the open gallery space with several conversation areas that offer visitors a stunning view of the Wasatch Mountains.
Upcoming Events
Art Opening at Education in Zion: Clarity
- Date: November 19, 2009 - January 31, 2010
- Location:Education in Zion, gallery in the Joseph F. Smith Building, basement level*
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Hours
- Monday: 10:00am-9:00pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Wednesday: 10:00am-9:00pm
- Thursday: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Friday: 10:00am-5:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Closed Sundays and for devotionals
Location
Education in Zion is located in the gallery on the second floor of the Joseph F. Smith Building at Brigham Young University.
Plan Your Visit
Admission: Admission is free.
Coat Check: To insure the safety of all items within the exhibition, visitors may not carry bags while touring the gallery. All bags, backpacks, and umbrellas must be checked in at the information desk. Students or other visitors who would like to take notes on the exhibition are welcome to carry a notebook.
Food and Drink: No food or drink is allowed in the exhibition.
Parking and Directions: The Joseph F. Smith Building is on West Campus Drive at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah 84602. The Joseph F. Smith Building is situated just west of the Harold B. Lee Library and the Wilkinson Student Center, and south of the Talmage Building and N. Eldon Tanner Building.
BYU Visitor parking is located on North Campus Drive in front of the Museum of Art, and across the street from the Wilkinson Student Center. Parking is free.
Accessibility: Education in Zion is accessible to wheelchair users. The main floor of the Joseph F. Smith Building is at street level and there are five available elevators.
Tours
To schedule a group or class tour call the Education in Zion information desk at 801-422-6519.
Art Opening at Education in Zion: Clarity
- Date: November 19, 2009 - January 31, 2010
- Location:Education in Zion, gallery in the Joseph F. Smith Building, basement level*
A handful of BYU studio art students from Sunny Belliston Taylor's advanced studio course respond to the Education in Zion exhibition, and through personal and collaborative artworks, share their creative interpretations of a faith-centered education and the concepts of light, truth, and spirit.
Education in Zion is located in the gallery of the Joseph F. Smith Building. For more information, visit the Education in Zion call (801) 422-6519.
*Location: Education in Zion is located in the center of the east side of the Joseph F. Smith Building (JFSB). Enter into the first floor lobby, and take the spiral staircase down to display space on the lower level.