![]() If you want to see the show, make sure you buy your tickets right when you get there since you can’t pre-book them online. While not free, the shows are $7/adult ($5 for student and seniors) and $3/child, so they’re pretty affordable. With 8 shows every weekday and 10 shows on weekend days, you’ll definitely be at the Griffith Observatory at the right time to catch one of the incredible planetarium shows. More extensive ‘star parties’ happen one Saturday a month, where they bring out a wide variety of telescopes and amateur astronomers can bring theirs as well. Telescopes & Star PartiesĮvery night except Monday, public telescopes are set up and guides help you scope out the skies. ![]() Check out the calendar here to see what’s going on. A lot of them happen around times of celestial happenings, such as eclipses and equinoxes. There are special events throughout the year (many of which are free). Okay well I made it sound boring but it’s really awesome, I promise! The Richard and Lois Gunther Depths of Space turn the attention to space exploration. The Ahmanson Hall of the Sky focuses on the observation of phenomena that occur on Earth as a result of celestial movements. The Hall of the Eye being for how humans observe the universe and how that evolves. The exhibits were arranged and planned in such a way to categorize different types of observation. Don’t miss the large Tesla Coil in the Wilder Hall of the Eye! There are tons of astronomy-themed exhibits in all the halls, that are fun and interesting for all ages. In fact it’s one of the best free things to do in Los Angeles! ![]() That and oh, all the cool science-y stuff there is to actually do in the observatory! Let’s not forget about that! What to do at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angelesĭid I mention that the Observatory is FREE? That definitely makes up for the hassle it takes to get there (more on that below). Taking your visitors to a famous movie spot will wow them, but they’ll really be blown away by the e xcellent view of the famous Hollywood sign! Though you can check a few top-line items off the list, it's better to take in a planetarium show and spend a little time here.A post shared by Kelly Lacy on at 9:06am PDT What, or who, do you think it’s best for? Griffith Observatory is for everyone, but if you're even a little interested in astronomy, then you'll be blown away. The views of the Hollywood sign are just a cherry on top. Make sure to check the times for the Tesla coil demonstrations, which throw lightning-like strikes around the walls of its alcove. Looking through the Zeiss telescope is nothing short of revelatory. spots to dedicated astronomy enthusiasts, and everyone in between.ĭid it meet expectations? The planetarium shows ($7) are a consistent source of unexpected wonderment. Who comes here? Griffith Observatory draws a diverse audience-from tourists hitting the top L.A. What’s it like being there? Emotions range at Griffith Observatory, from the romantic (see: La La Land, when Ryan Gosling literally waltzes Emma Stone into the stars in the planetarium) to the gleeful (try not to smile in wonder at that Tesla coil) to the odd feeling of insignificance looking up at the universe can give you. More than 600 guests look through that telescope each night, which the observatory claims makes it the highest trafficked telescope in the world. The Griffith Observatory is one of the most visited observatories in the world for a reason, with its exhibit halls (one of which houses a rare, electricity-pulsing Tesla coil), photogenic views of the Hollywood sign, a planetarium that hosts brainy-but-fun shows about the universe, and, of course, the 12-inch Zeiss telescope. ![]() He didn't live to see the observatory finished in 1935, but his benefaction remains a huge boon for the city. Griffith, a controversial Angeleno philanthropist who donated funds to the city after developing an interest in astronomy. What’s this place all about? Griffith Observatory is an Art Deco stargazing spot atop Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park.
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