Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon

The 200-seat Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon presentation theater dramatically expands the Observatory's programming and education capabilities. For more information about the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater, please click here.

Seating for all events in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon is provided on a walk-in, first come, first served basis. To the extent possible, shows will be presented on the posted schedule. However, it is possible that technical difficulties or required maintenance will cause the cancellation of one or more shows. We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Hearing assist devices and/or open captioning (for selected programs) are available upon request.

Now Showing in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon:

The Once and Future Griffith Observatory

The Once and Future Griffith Observatory provides an exciting and compelling introduction to the history and unique public offerings of the Observatory. This 24-minute film, entertainingly narrated by Leonard Nimoy, reveals how the vision of one man led to the creation of an architectural, cultural, and astronomical icon for southern California. The film offers an overview of the Observatory's programs and exhibits and discusses how the building was renewed during the 2002-2006 renovation and expansion project.

Show Times: The film is generally shown every hour on the hour, with the first show scheduled one hour after the building opens. On occasion, showings of the film are pre-empted by other programs (below), by special events, or by required theater maintenance.

Let's Make a Comet (Summer)

This summer, you can catch a presentation of the popular Let's Make a Comet demonstration program in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon. Let’s Make a Comet is a 25-minute demonstration program that mixes common household ingredients with dry ice to make a small comet that’s just like the real thing. The program explores the nature of water in all its forms - solid, liquid, and gas - and discusses why water is so important to life on Earth. Recent images and discoveries from NASA missions reveal where we might find water - and possibly life - on other worlds in our solar system. Families with children will especially enjoy Let’s Make a Comet.

Show Times: The program will be offered as part of our summer schedule from June 23 until Labor Day. The show times are:

Tuesday - Friday:	2:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday:	1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m

All Space Considered

On the first Friday of each month, the Observatory presents All Space Considered, an inside look at the most talked-about subjects in astronomy, space science, and space exploration. Observatory curatorial staff and special guests bring visitors up to date on what is going on in space. The 90-minute presentations are offered free to the public.

Show Times: The program usually runs on the first Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Note: There will not be a program in July, 2009.