When is Griffith Observatory open?
Mon closed; Tue–Fri 12–10 PM; Sat–Sun 10 AM–10 PM.
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Griffith Observatory
Wander Skies & Views
- 4.717k reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 10 pm
Perched above Los Angeles, Griffith Observatory blends historic architecture, hands-on exhibits, and sweeping city and Hollywood sign views. Expect planetarium shows, public telescopes, and rooftop terraces that make it ideal for curious visitors and photographers seeking panoramic skyline shots.
Quick answers
Griffith Observatory in short
When is the best time to visit Griffith Observatory?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Where is Griffith Observatory?
2800 E Observatory Rd,Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Right now · 10:30 am
Why it fits right now
A good call right now.
Even better later, at 2 pm.
In its favour
- Open till 10 pm
65°
Partly cloudy
- Feels
- 67°
- Rain
- 5%
- Wind
- 3mph
- 11am
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- 1pm68°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 10 pm- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 12–10 PM
- wednesday
- 12–10 PM
- thursday
- 12–10 PM
- friday
- 12–10 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–10 PM
- sundayToday
- 10 AM–10 PM
Where and how
- 1 Griffith Observatory
- 2 Firebreak Trail to Griffith Observatory · 12 min
- 3 Griffith Park Observatory Trails Peak · 18 min
- 4 Fern Dell Nature Preserve · 20 min
- 5 Ferndell Nature Trail · 20 min
Good to know
- Free to visit
- Good with kids
- Good for solo
- Good for couples
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 17k reviews
Known for
- Sightseeing
- Photography
- Sunset views
- Scenic views
- Historic landmarks
- Walking trails
The feel
- Historic
- Lively
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Family friendly
- Solo friendly
Around Los Feliz
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Light layer from 12 pm.
Light layerFrom 12 pm
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time