Turning Visitors Into Observers
From daily Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows and public telescope observing to monthly and special events, Griffith Observatory has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking at the sky, the exhibits, or the Hollywood Sign, we can help you be an observer.
Griffith Observatory is open today from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 22, 2022
Local Noon – 12:51 p.m.
Sunset – 7:54 p.m.
When to Visit
Weekday (Friday) Hours
Open 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Weekend (Saturday – Sunday) Hours
Open 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Closed Monday – Thursday
Samuel Oschin Planetarium
Travel to the farthest reaches of the universe and into the microscopic building blocks of life. Live presentations immerse you in the wonder and meaning of the cosmos.
Daily Programs
Whether you experience the universe in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, observe the sky through a telescope, explore the exhibits, listen to a talk about the Tesla Coil, or pose with the Hollywood Sign, each day there’s something to engage and inspire you at Griffith Observatory.
Exhibits
People have always looked at the sky and wondered what is really out there. Our 60 exhibits make you an observer and show you what we know.
Explore the Observatory
Griffith Park
The largest urban-wilderness municipal park in the United States, Griffith Park is filled with trails, trees, trains, attractions… and the Hollywood Sign!
Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign has become one of the most recognizable images of Los Angeles and California. Located on a steep hillside in southwestern Griffith Park, it faces toward Hollywood and the Los Angeles Basin, making it visible for miles.
About the Observatory
Griffith Observatory is southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(213) 473-0800
Weekday (Friday) Hours
Open 12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.
Weekend (Saturday – Sunday) Hours
Open 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Closed Monday – Thursday