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Gilgal Sculpture Garden

749 E 500 South · Salt Lake City, UT

Why you should go…

Tucked behind downtown storefronts, Gilgal Sculpture Garden holds twelve sculptures and dozens of engraved stones created by Thomas Battersby Child Jr. between 1945 and 1963. A sphinx with the face of Joseph Smith is the best-known piece among the garden's odd, symbolic carvings. Now a city park, it is free and rarely crowded.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

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