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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 Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is ...
2 days ago · Open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Closed Monday. Griffith Observatory. 2800 East Observatory Road. Los Angeles, CA 90027. (213) 473-0800. Admission to the Observatory building, the grounds, and the public telescopes is always free. There are fees for parking and ticket costs for the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Get Directions.
5 days ago · Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign. From daily Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows and public telescope observing to monthly and special events ...
Dec 17, 2014 · The Griffith Observatory has enraptured Los Angeles since the day it opened 85 years ago. On May 14, 1935, Los Angeles was abuzz. For months, motorists on Los Feliz Boulevard had “glanced up at ...
Jun 7, 2019 · Griffith was inspired by a visit to a new research observatory built on Mt. Wilson in 1904 and decided to give the city an additional $100,000 to build an observatory on Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park. This observatory would be owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles for the enlightenment and education of the public.
Exhibits. Sparking imagination and inquiry through exposure to the awe and wonder inherent in astronomy is the goal of Griffith Observatory’s exhibit program. Each visitor is cast in the role of an observer and provided with opportunities to see and do real observing in authentic environments. By exploring fundamental questions – what do we ...
May 10, 2023 · The Griffith Observatory is one of L.A.’s greatest cultural attractions, offering spectacular views from the Pacific Ocean to Downtown L.A. from its perch on Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park. The observatory and accompanying exhibits were opened to the public on May 14, 1935. In its first five days of operation, the observatory welcomed more ...
