Los Angeles’ most iconic landmark is celebrating its 90th anniversary. KNX News’ Karen Adams spoke with Dr. Ed Krupp about what makes Griffith the most visited public observatory on the planet.

The Griffith Observatory celebrates 90 years on Wednesday, and with over 170 TV and movie productions under its belt, the observatory is more than a place to see constellations and planets.

Happy 90th, Griffith Observatory: Join a ‘Celestial Celebration' at the landmark We're full of twinkle over the cosmic milestone; arrive by noon to score a free button (fingers crossed).

The Griffith Observatory invited the public to join them on Thursday to welcome the start of spring, also known as the vernal equinox. A popular event, it drew a crowd to this annual moment when ...

Avoid traffic congestion and parking fees. Ride DASH Observatory/Los Feliz! Griffith Observatory is an icon of Los Angeles, a national leader in public astronomy, a beloved civic gathering place ...

Dr. Ed Krupp, Director of the Griffith Observatory, poses with a 90th birthday cake for the Observatory on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The Observatory opened its doors to the public in 1935.

Editor's note: The previous version of the story noted the official name of the observatory erroneously. The Griffith Observatory is scheduled to livestream next week's total lunar eclipse online ...

The Griffith Observatory is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a special event on Wednesday. Festivities include exhibits, sky viewing, and a rare lunar event called the major standstill souther… ...

An examination of the iconic Griffith Observatory, which has appeared in scores of films throughout the history of Hollywood.