Membership
You can belong to the community that brings people together like no other place on the planet.
Experience all that the Observatory has to offer – as a member.
Become a Member
Members constitute a network of doers, thinkers, and visionaries. As a member, you can enjoy:
- Priority seating and advance reservations to shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium
- Parking privileges
- Access to the Member-only Content Portal
- Discounts at the Stellar Emporium and the Café at the End of the Universe
- Exclusive invitations to special events, astronomical travel adventures, and so much more!
Already A Member?
Foundation members share a passion for astronomy, a dedication to the greater good, and a hopeful vision for the future. Your membership helps Griffith Observatory continue as a strong community centerpiece of scientific education and public astronomy for the people of southern California and millions of visitors from around the world.
Read more about the impact of your support.
Thank you for your partnership!
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Member Levels & Benefits
Canopus — $65
(Tax-deductible portion: $65)
Canopus level members enjoy:
- Discounted tickets and priority seating to shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium
- An expedited member line to purchase Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets
- Access to exclusive online content in the Member-only Content Portal
- Discounts at the Stellar Emporium and the Café at the End of the Universe
Antares — $125 — Best Value!
(Tax-deductible portion: $100)
All Canopus benefits plus:
- Advance reservations for Samuel Oschin Planetarium tickets and parking (reservations must be requested at least four days in advance of the desired showtime and are subject to availability)
- Annual subscription to the Griffith Observer, the Observatory’s monthly magazine
Sirius — $250
(Tax-deductible portion: $225)
All Antares benefits plus:
- Preferred parking by reservation (subject to availability)
- Member lounge access at specified onsite events
Rigel — $500
(Tax-deductible portion: $445)
All Sirius benefits plus:
- Up to 6 complimentary tickets to the Samuel Oschin Planetarium
- Recognition on website
Arcturus — $1000
(Tax-deductible portion: $915)
All Rigel benefits plus:
- 6 additional complimentary tickets to the Samuel Oschin Planetarium (up to 12 total)
- Annual recognition in the Griffith Observer
Vega — $2500
(Tax-deductible portion: $2,369)
All Arcturus benefits plus:
- Annual After-hours private Zeiss telescope viewing for up to 10 guests
- Recognition on screen in the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater
Polaris
Join a group of engaged professionals in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who believe that building a community dedicated to understanding the universe, astronomy, and the sky has the power to change the world. This group shines with the light of the North Star and will guide our way to greater impact and capacity building.
Join at the $250 level or above and enjoy at least one special event per year exclusively for this group.
Member benefits are subject to change or substitution without notice. All sales are final. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Memberships are only for individual use. A company or organization may not apply for or hold a membership with Griffith Observatory Foundation.
Griffith Observatory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. For both Federal and California tax purposes, our employer identification number is: 95-3374645. The portion of any contribution equal to the value of the membership benefits provided by the Foundation is not tax-deductible. The value of such benefits will be noted in the Foundation’s acknowledgment of your contribution.
