Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory

Southern California's gateway to the cosmos! Visitors can look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. 

Admission to the building, grounds, and parking is always FREE.
Tuesday - Friday, 12:00 Noon - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

   November 6All Space ConsideredFree admissionNovember 10Spotlighting the Sky 
James TurrellSOLD OUT!
(broadcast online)November 11Veterans Day HolidayObservatory OPENNovember 16Transforming the Samuel
Oschin PlanetariumTickets RequiredNovember 21Public Star PartyFree admissionNovember 26Thanksgiving HolidayObservatory CLOSED

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES

   November 25, & 27–29Let's Make a Comet ProgramFree admissionOctober 7 – June 9Fifth-Grade School ProgramRESERVATION HOTLINE OPENED SEPTEMBER 2

For other activities, please view our Calendar page.

ASTRONOMY NEWS

Weekly Sky Report Describes what is visible in the Los Angeles evening sky.

Did you find a meteorite? Check out this site for information.

OBSERVATORY NEWS

Check out the media coverage of Griffith Observatory's 80th Anniversary.

Get your copy of the new book about Griffith Observatory architecture!

Check out the presentations from our Hubble Space Telescope's 25th anniversary celebration on GriffithTV. You can also view a video on Griffith Observatory's YouTube channel featuring images from Hubble.

Observatory News Archives A listing of prior events and activities. 

Follow Griffith Observatory TV! Watch live and archived events.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Free WiFi The observatory offers free WiFi service on its exterior.

No Smoking All forms of smoking - including e-cigarettes - are prohibited.

Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
213-473-0800