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. Griffith Observatory's mission is to inspire everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. Admission to the Observatory building and grounds is FREE. There is a nominal charge to see shows in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. Griffith Observatory is owned and operated as a public service by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks. Griffith Observatory Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Griffith Observatory’s exclusive fundraising, membership, and advocacy organization. Visit https://griffithobservatory.org/support/ to learn how you can support the Observatory and its commitment to education and the community.
| Website | http://www.griffithobservatory.org |
| Revenue | $5.6 million |
| Employees | 133 (41 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1935 |
| Address | 2800 E Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, California 90027-0000, US |
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| Industry | Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos |
| Keywords | Observatory, Astronomy, Science, Space, Education, Planetarium, Cosmos, Science Center, Museum, Nightsky, Astrophotography, Universe, Public Programs, Events, Exhibits, Shows, Tours |
| Competitors | NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Smithsonian Institution, California Academy of Sciences, Exploratorium, U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Chabot Space & Science Center, Adler Planetarium, McDonald Observatory, City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex +43 more (view full list) |
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The Griffith Observatory annual revenue was $5.6 million in 2026.
41 people are employed at Griffith Observatory.
Griffith Observatory is based in Los Angeles, California.
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