Activities Griffith Park & Los Feliz

Griffith Observatory

A view across Los Angeles and a reason to look up. The observatory building and grounds are free; planetarium shows are separate.

Location
2800 East Observatory RoadGriffith Park & Los Feliz
Entrance facade of Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, photographed in July 2026

APickleForTheKnowingOnes / Wikimedia Commons, 2026. Resized and compressed; display crops vary. · CC0: License; Source

A place worth knowing

Make this the destination, then let the city spread out below you. Leave room for a change in the light rather than squeezing the observatory between distant appointments.

The hours below are for the building. The surrounding grounds have a different schedule, and nearby parking is paid. Planetarium tickets are an optional extra, not part of free admission. Check the observatory’s travel and visitor updates before heading into the park. The cover shows its entrance in July 2026.

Practical details last checked 20 Sept 2026

Find your way.

Griffith Observatory

2800 East Observatory Road, 90027, Los Angeles

Use the observatory’s official directions to choose your approach into Griffith Park. Nearby parking has a separate charge.

Accessibility

Access details have not been confirmed.

Opening hours

Regular opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday12:00–22:00
Wednesday12:00–22:00
Thursday12:00–22:00
Friday12:00–22:00
Saturday10:00–22:00
Sunday10:00–22:00