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.

Partial Solar Eclipse Event
Monday, August 21

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES


August 21	Partial solar eclipse public viewing event	Free admission
August 26	Public Star Party	Free admission
September 1	*All Space Considered*	Free admission
September 27	Sunset Walk and Talk	Free admission

CONTINUING ACTIVITIES


June 10 - September 3	Let's Make a Comet Program	Free admission
October 4 - June 7	Fifth-grade School Program	Reservation required; hotline opens September 6

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 February 12, the Observatory hosted a talk by Dr. Alan Stern, leader of NASA’s historic New Horizons mission to Pluto. Check out the livestream video from the event.

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.

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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