Griffith Observatory is an absolute legend, and, for so many of us, the powerful place where our astronomical love affair began. Happy 90th to a universe-embracing institution that has "GO" in its ...

“Griffith Observatory is so much more than the building you see behind me,” said Danish Khan, president of Griffith Observatory Foundation. “It’s a bridge. A bridge between science and wonder.

The Griffith Observatory celebrates 90 years on Wednesday, and as one of L.A.'s most recognizable landmarks, the Art Deco structure deserves its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. With over ...

James Dean at the Griffith Observatory in 1955's "Rebel Without A Cause" (Image credit: Warner Bros.) "It must be made a place of rest and relaxation for the masses, a resort for the rank and file ...

It’s an observatory, planetarium, and exhibition space that has been free to the public since it opened in 1935, built with a bequest from industrialist and philanthropist Griffith J. Griffith.

Talk about a crossover: a crown jewel of Los Angeles has found a home in the world's best-selling video game. In 1935, Griffith Observatory was built above the city with the decreed purpose to ...

What to Know. Solar Eclipse Watch 2024 on Monday, April 8; The landmark is closed on Mondays, but eclipse fans can head online for viewing tips as well as a live broadcast of the total eclipse as ...