Dr. E.C. Krupp, Director

Welcome to Griffith Observatory, a beloved icon of Los Angeles and world leader in public astronomy. Since 1935, the Observatory has given tens of millions of visitors the opportunity to become observers. Griffith Observatory offers exciting shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, public telescopes, and observing and astronomy exhibits.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Posted December 09, 2008

UPCOMING ACTIVITES

All Space Considered
January 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Space News and Update program by Griffith Observatory Curator and staff
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater
Free Admission

Public Star Party
January 3, 2009
2:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Griffith Observatory Lawn/Sidewalks/Roof

For other activities, please click here for the Calendar.

SPECIAL NOTICES

Observatory Holiday Schedule
Closed on Christmas Day (Thursday, December 25)
OPEN on New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1)

Closing at 5:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve (Wednesday, December 24)
Closing at 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve (Wednesday, December 31)

School Visit Program Nearly Full
The Observatory's 2008-09 School Visit Program is now 98% reserved. Click here for more information.

ADVICE ON VISITING

Visiting the Observatory
Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays)
Those wishing to visit Griffith Observatory may drive up to the Observatory and park in the parking lot or on the adjacent roads. Advance reservations are not needed to visit. For more information on how to visit, click here.

Weekend Public Bus Service
The LADOT Observatory Shuttle operates every Saturday and Sunday, except holidays, between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station to the Observatory. For more information, click here.