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 and grounds is always FREE.
Tuesday - Friday	12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday	10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Monday	Closed

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES


August 26	Cosmic Musings Lecture	Registration Required
September 2	Labor Day	Building closed
September 6 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.	*All Space Considered*	Free Admission
September 7 2:00 – 9:45 p.m.	Public Star Party	Free Admission
September 10-12	Samuel Oschin Planetarium CLOSED

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES


June 8 - Sept. 1	Let's Make a Comet Program	Free admission
October 2 - June 4	2019-20 School Program	Reservations Required (open September 4 at 9:00 a.m.)

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

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 and vaping - are prohibited.

No Drones It is illegal to fly a drone anywhere in Griffith Park.

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

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