Calendar of Events

Hours of Operation

Weekdays (Tuesday – Friday), open Noon – 10:00 p.m.
Weekends (Saturday – Sunday), open 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Mondays – CLOSED

* The Observatory is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

NOTE: The Observatory will be closed on Monday, October 13 (Columbus Day)
NOTE: The Observatory will be OPEN on Tuesday, November 11 (Veteran's Day) and Friday, November 28 (Day after Thanksgiving)

Special Programs - Free of Charge

All Space Considered
Friday, October 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Space News and Update program by Griffith Observatory Curator and staff
Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater
Free Admission

Public Star Party
Saturday, October 4, 2008
2:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Griffith Observatory Lawn/Sidewalks/Roof

Regular Programs

Griffith Observatory presents daily programs in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater. It also hosts periodic special events and monthly public star parties.

Hearing assist devices are available upon request in both the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater.

Phone Contacts

General Information Line: 213-473-0800
L.A. City's "311" Information Line: 866-4LACITY

Those wishing to attend programs at Griffith Observatory may drive up and park in the main lot or along adjacent roads. Please be advised that parking is limited and not guaranteed. Demand for parking is highest on weekends.