Friends Of The Observatory Information

Friends Of The Observatory (FOTO) is Griffith Observatory’s exclusive fundraising, membership, and advocacy organization. Founded in 1978 as a public benefit organization (501(c)(3) non-profit), FOTO’s members, employees, volunteers, and Board of Directors work to ensure that Griffith Observatory has the resources to continue inspiring the future, one imagination at a time and to preserve its unique architecture. Visit www.FOTO.org to learn how you can support the Observatory and its commitment to education and the community. Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place, and one of southern California's most popular attractions. The mission of Griffith Observatory is to inspire everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE.