Griffith Observatory is always free — general admission never costs anything. Not required for general admission Verified on Griffith Observatory's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.
| Free day | Always free |
|---|---|
| Who qualifies | Everyone |
| Reservation | Not required for general admission |
| What's included | Building, exhibit galleries, grounds, public telescopes. Excludes Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows, which are separately ticketed. |
| Regular adult price | Free (general admission); planetarium shows ~$10 adult / $8 senior-student / $6 child (reported, not independently confirmed) |
| Source | griffithobservatory.lacity.gov · checked 2026-09-04 |
Griffith Observatory doesn't need a calendar — general admission is free every day it's open.
Eligibility: Everyone. Building, exhibit galleries, grounds, public telescopes. Excludes Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows, which are separately ticketed.. Skipping the ticket window here saves Free (general admission); planetarium shows ~$10 adult / $8 senior-student / $6 child (reported, not independently confirmed) per adult.
Worth knowing: Griffith Park itself is also free to enter — only the parking lots closest to the Observatory charge a fee, so free/cheaper parking is available a short walk further down the hill.
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General admission to the building, grounds, and public telescopes is free every day the Observatory is open (closed Mondays). No reservation is required for general entry.
Not required for general admission
Building, exhibit galleries, grounds, public telescopes. Excludes Samuel Oschin Planetarium shows, which are separately ticketed.
Free (general admission); planetarium shows ~$10 adult / $8 senior-student / $6 child (reported, not independently confirmed). That's what a well-timed visit saves you.