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


September 17	FOTO Cosmic Musings Presentation: XOPlanets! with Dr. Donald Goldsmith	Reservation Required
September 18	2018-2019 School Program Reservations begin
September 19	Sunset Walk & Talk	Free Admission
September 22	Public Star Party	Free Admission
September 22	Fall Equinox Events Event at local noon (12:40 p.m.) and sunset (6:35 p.m.)	Free Admission

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES


Not Currently Offered	Let's Make a Comet Program	Free admission
October 17 - April 19	Fifth-grade School Program	Reservations open September 18 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

On January 31, the Observatory hosted a special public viewing event and LiveStream for the total lunar eclipse.

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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