

You must wear a mask while in the verification line. Visitor capacity control for the building will be used during very busy times this may result in waits of 10-20 minutes. It will take longer during holiday periods. The process goes fairly quickly, but wait times vary by day of the week and time of day. You must show proof of full vaccination and ID to enter this area, which requires waiting in line to have your vaccine status verified. The perimeter area includes the building, terraces, and front sidewalk. On days the Observatory building is open, there is a perimeter in front of the Observatory. Anyone 18 or older must also show a current ID, which must show the person’s name and picture the name on the ID must match that on the vaccination record. The vaccination record MUST include the full name, type of vaccination, and date the last dose was administered (a QR code without this accompanying information will not be sufficient). A person is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the final shot in their primary vaccine series (e.g., second shots for vaccines like Moderna and Pfizer, first shot for vaccines like J&J).

Partial vaccination, exemptions, and negative COVID tests will NOT be accepted as a substitute for proof of full vaccination, per Department requirement. Proof of full vaccination and valid ID (with picture) Here are the requirements: Age 18 and over This requirement remains in place because the Observatory is a City of Los Angeles-operated facility. Visitors age 12 and older are still required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter the building and adjacent terrace areas (per City of Los Angeles ordinance).

The grounds, terraces, and sidewalks are generally open every day. Griffith Observatory is open Thursday-Sunday.
