Griffith Observatory

"High on a hillside overlooking the city, the Griffith Observatory is one of the most celebrated icons of Los Angeles." Full review

"This 72-year-old Greek Revival landmark on a hilltop in Griffith Park is one of L.A.'s most recognizable icons, forever enshrined in the zeitgeist by the movie Rebel Without a Cause."

"Its planetarium boasts the world’s most advanced star projector, and astronomical displays touch on the evolution of the telescope, and the ultraviolet x-rays used to map our solar system." Full review

"Los Angeles institution, the Griffith Observatory opened in 1935 with the mission of “inspiring everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky.”" Full review

""If every person could look through that telescope," declared Griffith J Griffith, "it would revolutionize the world"." Full review

"Get your science on."

"From a promontory on the south slope of 1,625ft Mt. Hollywood, Griffith Park's highest peak, this Art Deco observatory (1935) was donated by Col. Griffith at a cost of $255,780." Full review

"Take advantage of the many free features inside the observatory including a working tesla coil, an interactive solar system display, and, on clear evenings, free public telescopes. " Full review

"The Griffith Observatory is one of the best places to see the sunset, the Hollywood sign or observe the night sky." Full review

"High on a hill overlooking Los Angeles lives a world famous, high power conical Tesla Coil. " Full review