Los Angeles - Griffith Observatory

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Description

On a clear evening from 7-10 p.m. the telescope of the observatory (2800 E. Observatory Road) gives a unique view of the star-lit sky. In the planetarium a big Zeiss projector shows natural manifestations such as eclipses of the sun and moon, the Northern Lights and star cycles.

Hobbies & Activities category: Astronomical observatory or site

Do-It-Yourself Tours

California - Los Angeles Griffith Park Driving Tour

Address

Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255
United States

Map Griffith Observatory

Phone 1 (323) 664-1181
Fax 1 (323) 663-4323

http://www.griffithobs.org

Hours

September 14 to June 12

Open	Closed	14:00	14:00	14:00	14:00	12:30	12:30
Closed		22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00

June 13 to September 13

Open	12:30	12:30	12:30	12:30	12:30	12:30	12:30
Closed	22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00	22:00

Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise
New Year's Day (January 1) Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January) President's Day - USA (3rd Monday, February) Memorial Day - USA (Last Monday, May) American Independance Day (July 4) Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September) Veteran's Day - USA (November 11) New Year's Eve (December 31)

Always closed on:
Columbus Day - USA (2nd Monday, October) Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November) Christmas - Christian (December 25) Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)