Roots of Knowledge at Utah Valley University — Local services in Orem

I wasn't a fan of stained glass before this visit, but I LOVED this place! It's a stunningly beautiful depiction of man's acquisition of knowledge throughout the ages, rendered through 80 brilliantly detailed panes of glass. Exquisite imagery in full-color, especially when viewed with the afternoon sun lighting it up. I envision this being a great learning tool for teachers of art, science, history, religion, etc. A real treasure! Our visit was entirely free, except for the parking, which cost a whole dollar per hour! The docent was friendly, knowledgeable, and absolutely delightful. Though we only intended to be there for 30 minutes, we stayed for almost 2 hours! Just...

This room absolutely blew my mind. I never knew that stain glass can be made so expertly and with such fine detail. The amount of work that must have gone into this project is staggering. There was over 20 window sections, each one depicting a different chronological section of history. And not just Western History either, there were sections showing what was happening simultaneously in different parts of the world. Each panel had so many hidden details and Easter eggs. I loved going through each panel and pointing it out, and then at the end looking back and viewing the project as a whole. It was an amazing experience, and not one that I have found duplicated...

Seriously some of the coolest stained glass I've ever seen! This exhibit is very long wall detailing the history of human knowledge from creation through to today. The details and hidden references are so much fun to find and learn about. There's no entry fee, but you'll likely have to pay for parking in the nearby garage if you don't have a university pass. That cost us $1 per hour with a two hour minimum plus tax (total cost for me was $2.30) as of May 2024. It's totally worth the price. If you really explore the glass I think you'll probably spend...