Search results
Watch the Trailer. Signs of Life is an astronomical detective story that propels visitors to uncover what it took to put life in the universe. Earth is the launchpad to Mars, the moons of Jupiter and Saturn, and planets beyond our Milky Way Galaxy in a search for answers to the mysteries that captivate our imagination. Show Length: 35 min.
An exclusive premiere with Friends Of The Observatory took place on May 29, 2012. Proceeds from the event benefited Griffith Observatory’s educational programs. Both the Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles Daily News featured stories about the Observatory’s new show – Time’s Up – in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium.
Observatories & Planetariums. Open now. 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Write a review. About. A public observatory in Los Angeles, Griffith Observatory has been featured in many movies, from 'Rebel Without a Cause' to 'La La Land'. Nestled on Mount Hollywood, Griffith Observatory boasts some of the best views of the city—the best time to visit is at ...
Using computer graphics in the immersive, 360-degree wrap-around environment of the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, the audience journeys from astronomer Claudius Ptolemy’s Earth-centered universe to Galileo’s Sun-centered solar system and on to Edwin Hubble at Mount Wilson Observatory, where he was forging our current view of the universe.
Once a month, the Observatory partners with local telescope groups to share their telescopes and knowledge with the public. With dozens of telescopes on the lawn, there’s always something to see! Upcoming Events. May 18, 2024. 2:00 p.m. – 9:45 p.m.
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.
The idea of a “public observatory” was a very new one at the turn of the 20th century, but Griffith developed very precise specifications regarding what should be included in the building. From 1935-2002, the Observatory provided southern Californians and visitors from around the world with chances to observe, to learn, and to be inspired.
