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


May 20	Cosmic Musings	Registration Required
May 27	Memorial Day	Building Closed
June 3	Cosmic Musings	Registration Required
June 7 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.	*All Space Considered*	Free Admission

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES


Not currenty offered	Let's Make a Comet Program	Free admission
October 17 - June 6	Fifth-grade School Program	Program Full

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

On May 18, 2019, the Observatory presented (and broadcast) a special program marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 10 mission. You can watch the archived program here.

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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