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Griffith Observatory is a public observatory and planetarium in Griffith Park, offering free access to exhibits, shows, telescopes, and events. Learn about the cosmos, the solar system, and the total solar eclipse of 2024.
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Griffith Observatory is Southern California’s gateway to the...
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Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national...
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The 190-seat Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon presentation...
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Together we have accomplished so much over the years. In...
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Griffith Observatory has hosted school visits since shortly...
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Alcohol is prohibited on the Observatory grounds and in all...
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Griffith Observatory is an observatory in Los Angeles, California, on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park. It commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin including Downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.
- 1,135 ft (346 m)
- Roman and Greek classical and Art Deco
- Griffith
- Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, United States
Griffith Park is the largest urban-wilderness municipal park in the US, with trails, trees, trains, attractions and the Hollywood Sign. Griffith Observatory is a popular destination for astronomy, wildlife, and scenic views of the Los Angeles Basin. Learn more about the park's history, trails, events, and wildlife.
2 days ago · You don’t have to attend a special event to have a special day at Griffith Observatory! In addition to the periodic events listed below, we offer a variety of shows, telescope observations, exhibit demonstrations, and more every day the Observatory is open. View Our Daily Programs Schedule.
4 days ago · Griffith Observatory is a popular attraction in Los Angeles, offering free admission to the building, grounds, and public telescopes. Learn about the hours, parking fees, public transportation options, and hiking trails to reach the observatory.
Learn about the origins, evolution, and achievements of Griffith Observatory, the most-visited public observatory in the world. Discover how it was built, renovated, and expanded by Griffith J. Griffith's vision and the efforts of astronomers, architects, and public leaders.