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Visit – Calendar – [SOLD OUT] ABOVE – Night Gallery: The Stars of Summer
June 15, 2026
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Griffith Observatory

[SOLD OUT] ABOVE – Night Gallery: The Stars of Summer

ABOVE the city lights, ABOVE the persistent glow of screens and daily distractions, there is a vast night sky. Meet us there.

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Monday, June 15, 2026

6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

What’s Included:

  • A seat in the Samuel Oschin Planetarium for ABOVE
  • Complimentary parking at Griffith Observatory
  • Exclusive access to the building, including its exhibits, telescopes, and views

Admission:

  • Foundation Members – $45
  • General – $50

 

About This Program:

ABOVE is a live program at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium. This summer’s edition, Night Gallery: The Stars of Summer, will be presented by Griffith Observatory Director Dr. E.C. Krupp.

Explore the summer’s constellations, hear the stories behind them, and enjoy exclusive after-hours access to the Observatory, including exhibits, telescopes, and panoramic views of Los Angeles.