Verified Oct 10, 2026
Griffith Observatory
Tower or viewpoint · Los Angeles · USA 🇺🇸
Only official site
griffithobservatory.lacity.gov
Admission prices
Free
Admission to the Observatory building, the grounds, and the public telescopes
Free entry
free
stated on griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit/getting-here · checked 2026-10-11
Admission to the Observatory building, the grounds, and the public telescopes is always free .
Practical
Griffith Observatory: address
Griffith Observatory 2800 East Observatory Road Los Angeles, CA 90027Open in Google Maps →✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory: opening hours
Weekday (Tuesday - Friday) Hours Open 12:00 noon - 10:00 p.m. Weekend (Saturday - Sunday) Hours Open 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Closed Monday✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory: what should I know before visiting?
Food and drinks are not permitted inside the building. Café seating is for café patrons.✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory: how to get there
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) operates daily low cost DASH Observatory/Los Feliz public bus service from the Vermont/Sunset Metro Red Line station to the Observatory (see map at right). DASH Observatory/Los Feliz service operates daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit/getting-here · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory: parking
The Observatory’s public parking lot, parallel parking on West Observatory Road, and parallel parking on Westen Canyon (see maps) require payment during the following times. Monday – Friday* 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Saturday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit/getting-here · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory: is it wheelchair accessible?
All four public levels of Griffith Observatory and its grounds are accessible via elevators and ramps . As a historic landmark, some areas have physical limitations; however, equivalent experiences are provided to ensure access for all visitors.✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit/accessibility · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory: are dogs allowed?
The Observatory does not permit animals inside the building. The only exceptions are service animals.✓ griffithobservatory.lacity.gov/visit/faqs · 2026-10-11Griffith Observatory is Southern California’s gateway to the cosmos! Visitors may look through telescopes, explore exhibits, see live shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, and enjoy spectacular views of Los Angeles and the Hollywood Sign.
Free entry — official site →
You will be redirected to griffithobservatory.lacity.gov — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.