GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
LOS ANGELES, CA
The Griffith Observatory is a world-renowned astronomical observatory located in Los Angeles, California. It is situated on the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, just north of the Los Feliz neighborhood. It offers spectacular views of the Los Angeles Basin, the Pacific Ocean, and the Hollywood Sign.
The observatory was built in 1935 and named after Colonel Griffith J. Griffith, one of the original donors of the land now known as Griffith Park. The building is a Greek-Revival style structure, with a copper dome and a terrace on its roof.
The observatory is open to the public, and is free of charge. It houses a variety of exhibits and displays, including the Samuel Oschin Planetarium, the Leonard Nimoy Event Horizon Theater, a Foucault pendulum, and the Cosmic Connection, an interactive exhibit about the universe. The observatory also contains a library, a gift shop, and a cafe.
The observatory provides a variety of educational programs, including lectures and workshops, as well as public programs such as star parties and telescope viewings. It is also home to the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, the Los Angeles Astronomical Society, and the Los Angeles Astronomical Society.
The Griffith Observatory is one of the most popular attractions in Los Angeles, and is considered an iconic landmark of the city. It has been featured in many films, television shows, and books, and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY is a Science & Technology Museums & Planetarium in LOS ANGELES CA. US MID #8400600409
The museum is classed as SCI (Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).
Contact GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
- telephone: 3236641181
- website: http://www.griffithobservatory.org
GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY
4800 WESTERN HERITAGE WAY
LOS ANGELES
CA
90027
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GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Information
MID # | 8400600409 |
Name | GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Science & Technology Museums & Planetariums, , Western |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | |
NTEECC | |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 34.146676, -118.283326 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 037 US Census Tract: 980009 US Census Block: 1040 |