Griffith Observatory - Los Angeles Science Museum

  • Address: 2800 Observatory Rd , Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255
  • Phone: +1 323 664 1191 (Recorded Inform
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  • Website:www.griffithobs.org
Average Rating
4.5
 142+ reviews
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Yahoo! Travel
5.0
 71+ reviews
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2.0
 1+ reviews
Yelp
4.0
 70+ reviews
Griffith Observatory
2800 Observatory Rd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1255

Griffith Observatory Details

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  • Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Nonprofit educational institution that provides information on astronomy and related sciences to the public. An ambitious $93-million renovation project to renew the Observatory's world-class standing and restore and enhance the Observatory's ... more on Greaterlosangeles.com
  • A non-profit space observatory located in Griffith Park whose purpose is to provide the public with information ... more on TripAdvisor
  • The Observatory is the highlight of Griffith J. Griffith's contribution to Los Angeles and one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The construction of this art deco observatory was completed in the early 1930s and has provided a great view of the area during both day and night ever since. ... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • If your kids want to be the next Tiger Woods, this could be the best place to start the process. In order to play at any of Griffith Park's four golf courses, anyone under 17 needs a youth certificate, and the Pro Shop at Wilson-Harding Golf Course is where to get them.The pros there will ask you... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Made world-famous in the film Rebel Without a Cause, Griffith Observatory's bronze domes have been Hollywood Hills landmarks since 1935. Most visitors don't actually go inside; they come to this spot on the south slope of Mount Hollywood for unparalleled city views. On warm nights, with the light... more on Frommers

Reviews From Across The Web read all

5.0
Terrific!

(January 05, 2010 00:00)

It's awesome thing to look outside ones own world into the universe where discovery is a daily occurence. The Observatory gives us a glimpse of realization of how very ... By kinnlee from Lake Tahoe, CA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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4.0
Griffith Observatory

I suggest getting there early as it tends to get crowded after noontime. I thought the exhibits within the Observatory were pretty boring.Lots of reading and pictures that didn't necessarily impress me. The views of LA were amazing. And i loved the Planetarium Show. MUST SEE! get there early beca... la310la, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

5.0
My 2 yr old loved it!

Great inexpensive day...she loved the train ride and seeing her on the pony ride was priceless. a user of Go City Kids. Read full review on GoCityKids.com

4.0
Keith K. 's review

Wendy and I have wanted to visit the planetarium for quite some time and we were finally able to go together on the first evening of 2008. Most of the ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
My casa es su casa !!.

(June 05, 2010 00:00)

Take the trip! It's worth it, specially with a couple. Enjoy every sunset while you are in L.A. See the stars closer than in Holywood. What the f... Get up early in the morning and go over the hills. Don't forget a camera for the views are amazing.

What are you waiting ... By artsingle from Los Angeles and San frnacisco, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

New in 2006: Admission is by reservation only, and absolutely no drive-up or walk-up access is allowed. Visitors must reserve a shuttle and a timed entry to the Observatory; shuttles leave from Hollywood and Highland, the Griffith Observatory Satellite, o

In Griffith Park, at the end of Vermont Ave

Hours

Hours vary

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults $7; children(5-12) $6

Other Web Resources

  • Read more about Griffith Observatory on Yahoo! Travel
  • www.griffithobs.org
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  • http://www.visitcalifornia.com

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