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Rebel Without a Cause On Location at Griffith Observatory

Celebrate two Hollywood milestones at this special event: Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary and the 70th anniversary of the theatrical release of Rebel Without a Cause. Enjoy exclusive after-hours access to Griffith Observatory. See iconic Observatory locations where key scenes in the movie were filmed. Attend a special presentation of the film in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater.

     Monday, October 27, 2025

     6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., PDT

     Griffith Observatory

     $45 Member Admission

     $50 General Admission

Admission includes

  • Complimentary parking
  • After-hours access to Griffith Observatory’s exhibits and instruments
  • Griffith Observatory/Rebel Without a Cause scavenger hunt
  • Pre-screening talk with Griffith Observatory Director Dr. E.C. Krupp and screenwriter and USC Professor Howard A. Rodman
  • Commemorative 70th anniversary screening of Rebel Without a Cause in Dolby Atmos
  • Opportunity to purchase an exclusive limited edition poster

To enjoy early access to tickets and the member rate, join today!

General admission ticket link coming soon.

This special event is hosted by Griffith Observatory Foundation and directly supports Griffith Observatory in its mission of inspiring everyone to observe, ponder, and the understand the sky.