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Griffith Observatory

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Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. Griffith Observatory inspires everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE. There is a charge to park near the building and to see shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Griffith Observatory is owned and operated as a public service by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreatio... read more

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2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Ivo Machado 
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7 years ago
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Ani Anie Murphy 
7 years ago

I expected more considering today's technology. The exhibit presentation is very '80's. It needs to be updated. ... "The Light of the Valkyries" show could be improved. The vantage point view of LA was awesome. Overall a good experience, good way to spend the afternoon! 

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Kelly Green 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

Gorgeous views on a clear day! Beautiful building and very easy to get to. Free parking before 12. 

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Mercelena Vasquez 
recommend  Recommended
7 years ago

Spent a wonderful day at The Griffith Observatory yesterday. My nephews ages 4 to 21 enjoyed themselves. The planaterium is a must see and the docent at the 10:45 film that gave the live commentary was excellent. My husband and nephew enjoyed talking to Clayton and they both walked away feeling much smarter about mass, gravity and the earths water supply! A definite LA gem. 

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Ryan Paul 
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7 years ago
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David Borgatta 
7 years ago

It is very busy, which is to be expected. That being said, I think it is time to bring it to more of a current experience, and have more tables and chairs to sit in the grass area, and have a cafe' with outdoor seating. It is lovely up there, and it would be great if there were more places to sit and enjoy. I suggest that they have movie nights in the grass area, where the show Rebel Without A Cause, and Old Hollywood Movies, and sci-fi movies, even cheesy B movies like Godzilla, The Swamp Thing, or Attack of the Killer Toma... read more

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Lilly Andrews 
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7 years ago
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Enid Rodriguez Manjarrez 
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7 years ago
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Michelle Loving 
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7 years ago

Beautiful with amazing views of the city. A great way to spend the day at one of Los Angeles prime attraction sites where movies and shows such as La La Land, Star Trek Voyager, The Terminator, Devil in a Blue Dress, Wonder Years, 90210, and many more... Downside is parking. There's a shuttle tho! 

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How is Griffith Observatory rated?

Griffith Observatory has a 4.7 star rating with 17,724 reviews. 

When is Griffith Observatory open?

Griffith Observatory is closed now. It will open on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. 

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