The grounds of the Observatory present compelling opportunities to observe the movement of the Sun and Moon and to walk a scale model of the solar system. Looming over the lawn is a …

2 days ago · Join the Observatory's curatorial staff as they examine and explain the most-talked-about subjects in astronomy and space science. It is free to attend in-person or stream on …

3 days ago · The third Thursday of each month, the Observatory presents this free inside look at the most talked-about subjects in astronomy, space science, and space exploration.

The mission of Griffith Observatory Foundation is to support and promote Griffith Observatory as a home for science literacy, education, and public astronomy through resource development …

From 1935 – 2002, the Observatory welcomed 70 million visitors and became the world’s leader in public astronomy, a story told in the context of the building’s four Directors.

Apr 1, 2025 · The Griffith Observatory Minecraft Map was made possible in part by Griffith Observatory Foundation. Learn how you can support and promote Griffith Observatory as a …

3 days ago · Griffith Observatory is Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, …

They built the largest observatories in the world and made discoveries that transformed our view of the cosmos. Their work inspired amateur stargazers to explore the sky. It also shaped the …

Greeting visitors upon their arrival at Griffith Observatory, the Astronomers Monument is a large outdoor concrete sculpture on the front lawn that pays homage to six of the greatest …

Griffith Observatory, opened to the public in 1935, is an icon of Los Angeles and the most visited public observatory in the world. With 1.6 million visitors a year, the Observatory is one of the …