Loading...
Loading

Los Angeles - Griffith Observatory

The Griffith Observatory was designed with the public in mind. It was the creation of J. Griffith who wanted to create a center with telescopes that would be free to everyone in the hope that it would expand people's perspectives. He donated money to the city to build the center but delays meant that the project was not completed before his death. Upon his death in 1919, Griffith bequeathed more money for the creation of the observatory and theater and in 1935 the Griffith Observatory was opened.

Must-see attractions nearby:
It has remained free for visitors and as a result, millions of people have had access to the center.

The observatory is located on a hilltop outside the Los Angeles city center and offers viewing opportunities both during the day and night. The Griffith Observatory is part of Griffith Park on Mount Hollywood.

The Zeiss telescope is the highlight, allowing for viewing of the moon and planets. There are also three solar telescopes allowing for viewing of the sun. In addition to the telescopes there is the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater, and the Robert J and Suzanne Gottlieb Transit Corridor, a unique outdoor sky viewing area.
Address
Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255
United States
Phone 1 (323) 664-1181
Fax 1 (323) 663-4323
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed12:0012:0012:0012:0010:0010:00
Close 22:0022:0022:0022:0022:0022:00
Always opened on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Veteran's Day - USA (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Always closed on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February )
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October )
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips
Lasarium shows are $4 and up. Call for show times and all admission prices.
Facilities
Gift shop

Related Attractions

Laserium (closed)
In the Hall of Science astronomical phenomena are explained. In a "laserium" you will be completely surrounded by laser beams.
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles.
Astronomer's Monument at the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles.
Building that houses one of the telescopes in the Griffith Observatory.
Suggest Correction  Suggest an Attraction
©Copyright 1995-2012 PlanetWare Inc. All rights reserved.
Unauthorized duplication in part or whole without prior written consent prohibited by international laws.