Griffith Observatory
- Address
- 2800 Observatory Road
- Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Phone
- 213-473-0800
- Area
- Neighborhood
- Price
- Free entry; Planetarium show extra
- Web Page
- http://www.griffithobs.org/
Type of Makom
- Museums Type
- Science museum
- Other Type
- Public
Semi-useful stuff
Mikomos rating
Description
"Griffith Observatory offers exciting shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, public telescopes, and observing and astronomy exhibits."
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. The Observatory is located on the southern slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just above the Los Feliz neighborhood. It is 1,134 feet above sea level and is visible from many parts of the Los Angeles basin. Also contains the Samuel Oschin Planetarium with regular shows.
Griffith Observatory is in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sitting on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in L.A.'s Griffith Park, it commands a view of the Los Angeles Basin, including downtown Los Angeles to the southeast, Hollywood to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. The observatory is a popular tourist attraction with an extensive array of space- and science-related displays.[1]
Tips
- Planetarium show requires leaning back in a cushioned chair for a while.
- Use student I.D. for discount on planetarium show.
- Viewer discretion advised on shows. (May contain theoretical scientific approaches presented factually.)
Hours Subject to change. Always verify.
- Weekdays (Tuesday-Friday)
Open Noon - 10:00 p.m.
- Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Mondays
Closed
