Good to know
- Tickets
- Free admission to the grounds and exhibits. Planetarium shows require tickets.
- Time needed
- Two to three hours.
- Best time
- Late afternoon for sunset views.
- Getting there
- By car via Western Canyon Road or by hiking trails from other parts of Griffith Park.
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Hollywood and Griffith Observatory
How Griffith Observatory fits into a day.- 10:30Hollywood Walk of FameHollywood Boulevard
- 17:00Sunset at Griffith ObservatoryGriffith Observatory
- 20:30Drinks at No VacancyNo Vacancy
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Griffith Observatory questions
Is Griffith Observatory free?
Yes, entry to the observatory building and grounds is free.
What are the opening hours?
It is closed on Mondays. It usually opens at noon on weekdays and 10 am on weekends, and stays open until 10 pm. Check the official website before you go.
Can you see the Hollywood Sign from Griffith Observatory?
Yes, the observatory provides clear views of the Hollywood Sign.
