Event Archives
Since reopening in 2006 after the renovation and expansion project, the Observatory has hosted hundreds of public events and activities. Whether for eclipses, notable spacecraft anniversaries, or special speakers, the events offered the chance for the public to experience, learn, or be inspired. Sometimes all at the same time!
All past events, as well as upcoming events, can be viewed on our Calendar.
Notable Observatory Events
Carl Sagan Medal Lecture by Dr. Dan Durda
Dr. Durda presented his Sagan Medal Lecture, All These Worlds: The Exoplanet Revolution, during All Space Considered at Griffith Observatory.
Yuri’s Night Kids!
Griffith Observatory hosted an afternoon of space-themed activities for elementary and middle school students, including the opportunity to meet Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on April 9, 2016.
Digging Maya Astronomy (and Astronomers) by Dr. Anthony Aveni
Special guest lecture by Dr. Anthony Aveni, Russell Colgate Professor of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies at Colgate University.
Visible Planet Line-up, January – February, 2016
A line-up of all five bright planets is happening at dawn from mid-January through February 23, 2016
Spotlighting The Sky: James Turrell Sheds Some Light at Griffith Observatory
On November 10, 2015, the Observatory hosted noted artist James Turrell in conversation with LACMA CEO Michael Govan, and Observatory Director, Dr. E.C. Krupp.
Total Lunar Eclipse! September 27, 2015
A public event to view the total lunar eclipse 6:30 – 9:45 p.m. Sunday, September 27
New Horizons reaches Pluto!
Celebrate as New Horizons reaches Pluto at Griffith Observatory, or watch live on GriffithTV.
Griffith Observatory celebrates its 80th anniversary
Griffith Observatory marks 80 years of public service and astronomical inspiration with three public events on Thursday, May 14, 2015.
Special guest lecture and book signing by John M. Logsdon
Special guest lecture and book signing by John M. Logsdon, author of John Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and the American Space Program