Calendar of Events

Hours of Operation

Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE.
There is a nominal charge to see shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium.

Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday), open Noon – 10:00 p.m.
Weekends (Saturday – Sunday), open 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Mondays – CLOSED

NOTES:

  • The Observatory will CLOSE EARLY on Thursday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) at 5:00 p.m.
  • The Observatory will OPEN EARLY (at 10:00 a.m.) and CLOSE EARLY (at 6:00 p.m.) on Thursday, December 31 (New Year's Eve).
  • The Observatory will be OPEN on Friday, July 3 (Independence Day Holiday), Wednesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day), and Friday, November 27 (Day after Thanksgiving).
  • The Observatory will be CLOSED on all Monday holidays (Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day), as well as on Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) and Friday, December 25 (Christmas Day).

Free Public Telescopes

Free public telescopes are available each evening the Observatory is open and skies are clear. Knowledgeable telescope demonstrators are available to guide visitors in observing. Please be aware that the demonstrators must cut off the line for each telescope to enable all viewing to be completed by 9:45 p.m. Hours for telescope operation are not the same as for the building (which closes at 10:00 p.m.).

Special Programs

Friday, November 6, 2009
7:30-9:15 p.m.		 All Space Considered Free Admission
November 14-15
All Day See Lecture Schedule		 Apollo 12 40th Anniversary
A series of special lectures and exhibits. 		Free Admission
November 21, 2009
2:00-9:45 p.m.		 Public Star Party Free Admission

Regular Programs

Griffith Observatory presents daily programs in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. It also hosts periodic special events and monthly public star parties.

Hearing assist devices are available upon request in both the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater.

Phone Contacts

General Information Line: 213-473-0800
L.A. City's "311" Information Line: 866-4LACITY

Those wishing to attend programs at Griffith Observatory may drive up and park in the main lot or along adjacent roads. Please be advised that parking is limited and not guaranteed. Demand for parking is highest on weekends.