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Admission from $12.
Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles features the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, a 290-seat theater with a Zeiss star projector, digital projection system, and theatrical lighting. Visitors watch live shows presented by lecturers throughout the day, with current productions including Signs of Life, which explores the search for life across the universe and the solar system. The Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater offers additional programs. The Observatory provides exhibits, daily programs, and opportunities for observing the sky. Visitors can explore digital guides and learn about the Hollywood Sign and surrounding Griffith Park. School programs are available for group visits. The venue accommodates families and individuals interested in astronomy and space science. Griffith Observatory sits in Los Angeles, California, and welcomes visitors to experience planetarium shows, exhibits, and the historic building itself.
Hours: Weekdays 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m., Weekends 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., Closed Monday
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August 12, 2026News
Griffith Observatory hosts a partial lunar eclipse event offering visitors an opportunity to experience the celestial phenomenon, NBC Los Angeles reports.
“Griffith Observatory's partial lunar eclipse event”
August 17, 2026News
Griffith Observatory offers onsite viewing and a live broadcast of a practically total lunar eclipse, with the Moon reaching its deepest shadow at 9:13 p.m., according to Secret Los Angeles.
“stargazing night and live stream for L.A.'s 'practically total' lunar eclipse”
Oct 15Event
The Observatory presents a free public program examining the most talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. Observatory staff and special guests discuss current developments in space exploration.
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“October 15, 2026 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.”
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