About Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory is located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. It boasts one of the most majestic views in the city, observing the Los Angeles Basin, Downtown LA, Hollywood, and the Pacific Ocean. Inaugurated in 1935, the science- and astronomy-focused facility remains free to the public, as per the will of its namesake benefactor. Shots of and within the Griffith Observatory have appeared in hundreds of films and television shows, perhaps most famously including Rebel Without a Cause and La La Land.
Fun fact: More people have peered through the telescope at the Griffith Observatory than any other in the world.
Things to Do at Griffith Observatory
- Catch a show at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium (for a nominal fee)
- Visit the Wilder Hall of the Eye to learn about the history of celestial observation and the equipment used to do so
- Explore the sun, stars, moon, and more at the Ahmanson Hall of the Sky
- Join the greater community at one of its star parties, hosted on one Saturday each month
- Watch a video or attend a public lecture at the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon theater
- Attend a special talk given during a solstice or equinox
- Enjoy the great outdoors by hitting the hills in Griffith Park

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