Science & Discovery

Griffith Observatory

Los Angeles · United States

USANo ticket recorded34.1184° N · 118.3004° WObservatory / Landmark

About this site

Los Angeles observatory and public astronomy landmark overlooking the city and Hollywood Sign.

Why it made the universeUser-priority ISN Travel destination cluster

Tickets: General admission to the building and grounds is free; planetarium shows are ticketed.
Price: General admission to the Observatory building and grounds is free; Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows require paid tickets.

Public transport: DASH Observatory/Los Feliz buses serve the area and are equipped with wheelchair lifts or ramps; public transportation is recommended during busy periods.
Parking: Paid parking is available near the Observatory, with free parking farther downhill. Designated accessible spaces are available in the south/front Observatory lot on a first-come basis.
Accessibility: The Observatory provides accessible entrances, accessible transportation guidance and designated accessible parking; accommodation requests can be made in advance.

House rules: Observatory grounds and roads generally follow Griffith Park hours of about 5:00 AM–10:30 PM daily. Building hours vary by day; check the official calendar before visiting.