Griffith Observatory

Griffith Observatory Griffith Observatory is a public observatory with a planetarium and astronomy exhibits. Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE.
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Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The mission of Griffith Observatory is to inspire everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. There is a nominal charge to see shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Griffith Observatory is owned and operated as

a public service by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks. Griffith Observatory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Griffith Observatory’s exclusive fundraising, membership, and advocacy organization. Visit www.GriffithObservatoryFoundation.org to learn how you can support the Observatory and its commitment to education and the community.

It goes without saying that a full moon illuminating the night sky is visually stunning, but there's something about the...
05/21/2026

It goes without saying that a full moon illuminating the night sky is visually stunning, but there's something about the crisp and delicate points in a crescent moon that demand equal awe.

Photo by Jarred Donkersley, Telescope Demonstrator,



Which moon phase do you prefer?

If you’ve never visited the Observatory, now’s your chance—virtually! If you have, there’s now a new layer to explore. E...
05/14/2026

If you’ve never visited the Observatory, now’s your chance—virtually! If you have, there’s now a new layer to explore.

Enhance your visit to Griffith Observatory with exclusive audio, video, and exhibition guides, and click the link in our bio.

Griffith Observatory turns 91 today! On May 14, 1935, the Observatory opened its doors for public astronomy. Each year m...
05/14/2026

Griffith Observatory turns 91 today!

On May 14, 1935, the Observatory opened its doors for public astronomy. Each year millions of people visit the building whether by chance or on purpose and learn just a little more about the cosmos.



Have you been to Griffith Observatory?

Griffith Observatory joins Bloomberg Connects, making it the first observatory in the U.S. to join the app! Enhance your...
05/14/2026

Griffith Observatory joins Bloomberg Connects, making it the first observatory in the U.S. to join the app!

Enhance your visit to Griffith Observatory with exclusive audio, video, and exhibition guides. There’s something for everyone to discover.

What is Bloomberg Connects?
It's a free mobile app filled with exclusive, educational guides created by leading museums, gardens, and cultural spaces around the world. Visit https://www.bloombergconnects.org/ to learn more about other institutions they're partnered with.

To learn more visit https://griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/explore/digital-guide/

05/14/2026

The iconic observatory that sits atop Mount Hollywood opened to the public on this day in 1935. It was the United States' third planetarium and one of the first institutions dedicated to public science. It's also one of the best places to get a view of the famous Hollywood Sign.

While Griffith Observatory has appeared in more that 150 screen productions, it plays a central role in one classic film. Do you know the movie? Share your guesses below and then see if you were right: https://bit.ly/4uPBraV

📸: Joe Sohm / Visions of America / Contributor

Clouds, while generally unfavorable for nighttime viewing, are such a lovely sight when illuminated by sunlight at dawn ...
05/13/2026

Clouds, while generally unfavorable for nighttime viewing, are such a lovely sight when illuminated by sunlight at dawn and dusk. You can see why.

This summer, lean back, look up, and experience the wonder of the cosmos through a one-of-a-kind journey into the night ...
05/08/2026

This summer, lean back, look up, and experience the wonder of the cosmos through a one-of-a-kind journey into the night sky.

ABOVE returns to the Samuel Oschin Planetarium with Night Gallery: The Stars of the Summer. This magical program can be enjoyed three times this season and will be presented live by Griffith Observatory Director Dr. E.C. Krupp.

Explore the summer's constellations, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy exclusive access to the Observatory outside of regular public hours.

Seats for this beloved program will fill up fast, so go to the link in our bio to get tickets. Don't miss your chance to join us this summer in the coolest room in L.A.

This special event is hosted by Griffith Observatory Foundation and directly supports Griffith Observatory in its mission of inspiring everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky.

We're about halfway to the Summer Solstice, and we thought we'd share this awesome picture of the sun with quite a few p...
05/06/2026

We're about halfway to the Summer Solstice, and we thought we'd share this awesome picture of the sun with quite a few prominences. Though small compared to the sun, prominences are quite massive with the largest recorded measuring 800,000 km (500,000 mi), which could fit 63 Earths!

Photo by David Pinsky, Museum Guide,
Photo date: December 8, 2025
Camera: Canon 6D Mk2
Equipment: Lunt 50 Solar Telescope

Address

2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA
90027

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 10pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 10pm
Saturday 10am - 10pm
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Telephone

+12134730800

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