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Los Angeles Griffith Park Observatory view from front Mother and child looking through telescope on Griffith Park Observatory lawn

Griffith Observatory Guided Tour and Planetarium Ticket Option

Stunning views and cosmic wonders
Duration
90 minutes guided
Meeting Point
In front of the Astronomers Monument outside Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory Tour and Planetarium Ticket Option

Highlights

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Get an insider’s look at this famous landmark on a guided tour designed by former Griffith Observatory employees.
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Hear the history of Griffith Park, a gift to the city from philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.
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Explore 67,000 square feet of exhibits with an expert who’ll show you highlights you don’t want to miss.
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Learn about science, modern architecture, movie trivia, LA history, and much more.
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Enjoy panoramic views of the LA Basin and the Hollywood Sign from the top of Griffith Park.
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Watch a show on the high-tech Zeiss Mark IX Planetarium Projector, if a ticket is purchased on-site.

What you'll do

There’s so much to see at Griffith Observatory — almost too much.

This historic landmark features 67,000 square feet of exhibition space, a public observatory and a planetarium. So how can you possibly experience it all without missing anything?

We have the pros here to help! This small-group

Itinerary

  • Astronomers Monument
    Honoring the world’s six most famous astronomers
  • Central Rotunda & Pendulum
    With overhead murals inspired by Greek mythology
  • East Hall
    Including the Tesla Coil, Nikola Tesla’s 50,000-volt invention
  • Griffith Observatory roof
    Where you’ll learn about the Zeiss and solar telescopes inside the copper domes
  • West Hall
    Including the interactive periodic table of elements
  • Edge of Space
    Feature some of the world’s most sophisticated astronomical instruments
  • Depths of Space
    A view of the night sky as seen from the Samuel Oschin Telescope at Palomar Observatory
  • Albert Einstein statue
    Photo op with one of the greatest minds in history
  • Scale Model of Planets
    Where your weight changes as you travel through our solar system
  • Hollywood Sign
    One of the best views of this LA icon
  • Ticket option: Samuel Oschin Planetarium
    A show in an immersive theater with a high-tech star projector

Reviews

Great way to spend an afternoon. Don’t miss the views, but don’t skip the planetarium. We enjoyed our trip there and got great views of the Hollywood Sign too.
— Alecia
Holy moly, what a fun-filled tour! Our tour guide spoke with a wealth of knowledge on all things astronomy — and can keep even the most uninterested audience super engaged.
— Laura
Had a tour with Michael and it was one of the best experiences I had during my trip to LA! It was so educational, and his energy and passion about astronomy made the entire tour incredibly engaging. It was way more fun than I would have had on my own
— Jeff
Our guide was an expert in astronomy as well as the history of the observatory and environs. It was a thrill to see the views and the telescope and to learn of the many galaxies out there.
— Judy
Great bastion of science. The bites of knowledge gained from a couple hours is so mesmerizing. Best place to grasp the vastness of our existence.
— William
Out of this world! Estaban provided an intelligent, passionate, and thought-provoking tour. He had a clear understanding of the topic at hand and how to translate it to a guest. I highly recommend his tour!
— Orion

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$39

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