Masonic Halls most often found in major cities began to be named with the term Masonic Temple. As time went on more and more American buildings began using the name Masonic Temple regardless of their size or location. In US Freemasonry today the term Masonic Hall is experiencing a revival motivated in part by the public misconception that Masons conduct a form of religious worship in their Temples. Usage Though Masonic Temples in their most basic definition serve as a home to one or more Masonic Lodges and bodies, they can also serve many other purposes as well. Smaller Masonic Temples will often consist of nothing more than a meeting room with a kitchen/dining area and bar attached. Larger Masonic Temples can contain multiple meeting rooms, concert halls, libraries, and museums as well as non-masonic commercial and office space. Design Since their inception the proper design of a Masonic Temple has been a serious subject debate among Masonic scholars and a number of different standards have been proposed. Despite some attempts at standardization, Masonic Temples often vary widely in design. The layout of the lodge room will differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction and to meet the needs of multiple users. See also List of Masonic buildings References Masonic Temples Masonic Temples