The famed center for science education and astronomy atop the south-facing slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park turns 90 this year. Founded in 1935, Griffith Observatory overlooks sprawling Los Angeles, the Pacific Ocean, and the iconic Hollywood Sign. Here, visitors have free access to the center’s original Zeiss refracting telescope—the most used telescope in the world—to spy the moon, planets, and other celestial sights best seen at night. There also is the on-site Samuel Oschin Planetarium, which features live shows and demonstrations. Griffith Observatory occasionally permits rental use for events that align with its mission, and planners also might consider it for a team-building excursion.
