Roots of Knowledge

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800 W University Pkwy
Orem, UT 84058
Roots of Knowledge is a stained-glass art installation that presents a panorama of history and human drama. Roots of Knowledge is 10 feet high and 154 feet in length and features 40,000+ glass pieces. The intricate details incorporated into every window represent years of painstaking research on the events and people that shaped humankind, from the days of wooly mammoths and cavemen to the iPhone. Roots of Knowledge is the work of Holdman Studios and is housed in Utah Valley University's Fulton Library, Bingham Gallery. Please visit our website for parking information, to book a docent-led group tour, or to access a self-guided audio tour.

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5.04 reviews
Emily M.
3/29/2025

Incredible!!!! This place is absolutely amazing! So beautiful. Very detailed work upon detail upon detail. IDK how this only has 3 views. Whattt?! So much precise talent and dedication displayed....

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Hannah S.
3/1/2021

Impressively massive (and utterly beautiful) stained glass art installation located in the library at Utah Valley University. I read about it on Atlas Obscura and so glad I found it wow!!! It...

Paul P.
9/19/2024

With the benefit of a tour guide, we were able to pick up on the little interesting pieces embedded in each work. Well worth the trip.

Vaca S.
5/20/2022

Absolutely amazing! A must see for all ages young to old. This spectacular piece of art is free to view and won't disappoint.

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