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


February 28	Public Star Party	Free admission
March 6	*All Space Considered*	Free admission
March 20	Spring Equinox Press Events	Free admission
March 28	Public Star Party	Free admission
March 30	Cesar Chavez Day Holiday	Observatory Closed
March 31	Sunset Walk and Talk	Free admission

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES


Not currently offered	Let's Make a Comet Program	Free admission
October 2014 - June 2015	Fifth-Grade School Program	ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED

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

Interview with Dr. Krupp With the online science magazine Nautilus

Observatory News Archives A listing of prior events and activities.

Follow Griffith Observatory TV! Watch live and archived events at our Livestream page.

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

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