Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos!

General Info

Griffith Observatory has been the leader of public astronomy in southern California and around the world since it opened in 1935. More people have looked through Griffith Observatory’s telescope than any other telescope on Earth. In addition, its iconic façade has been featured in more than 300 films and television shows. The Observatory is a Los Angeles landmark and worldwide tourist destination for over a million visitors a year. Our mission, “Griffith Observatory inspires everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky,” is realized each day in the exhibit halls and the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and each night as visitors gaze at the cosmos with their own eyes through the historical 12-inch Zeiss refracting telescope or our lawn telescopes.

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue - Fri:	12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat - Sun:	10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Categories

Observatories, Planetariums

Services/Products

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.

Payment Options

Location

The easiest and fastest way is via public transportation. You can also hike, bike, take a shared ride vehicle, or walk up from parking elsewhere in the park.

Neighborhoods

Central LA, Greater Griffith Park

Amenities

Admission to the building and grounds is always FREE.

Associations

Friends Of The Observatory (FOTO)

Other Link

Visit Website

Other Information

Parking: Lot

Bike Parking: Yes

Pets Allowed: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes