Inside Hollywood’s Scientology Celebrity Centre: What It Is, What It Offers, and How It Differs From Other LA Churches

You may have driven past the turreted chateau on Franklin Avenue and wondered what happens inside. The Church of Scientology’s Celebrity Centre International operates as a working parish for artists and those in public life, but the building is also a place where Angelenos can walk in for introductory programs, films, and Sunday service. If you want the practical details before you go, here is how it actually functions for visitors and parishioners in Los Angeles.

What the Celebrity Centre is, in everyday terms

The Celebrity Centre International is a Church of Scientology facility that focuses its ministry on people in creative and public-facing professions. It is not a museum or a members-only clubhouse. It is a church location with regular hours, an active schedule, and doorstep services that are open to anyone who walks in.

The campus sits inside the historic Château Élysée at 5930 Franklin Avenue in Hollywood. The Centre posts daily public hours of Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. If you prefer to call ahead, the listed number is (323) 960-3100. Within those hours, the Centre runs walk-in programming such as film showings and self-guided exhibits that explain what Scientology teaches and how services are structured.

Two introductory items are regularly offered at no charge. The on-site Public Information Center hosts a free self-guided tour of multimedia displays during open hours. The Centre also advertises a free personality test (the “Oxford Capacity Analysis”) with an in-person consultation to review results. Both appear on the posted calendar as “All day” offerings. On weekdays they commonly run 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., and on weekends they are typically listed as 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

If you are curious about worship, the Centre schedules a weekly Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m. The listing describes the service as nondenominational and welcoming to all, with an online RSVP option. Seating is not ticketed, and there is no admission charge stated anywhere in the service listing.

Where it fits among Scientology locations in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has several Scientology facilities clustered around Hollywood and East Hollywood. For a general visitor, the three you are most likely to encounter are Celebrity Centre International (Hollywood), the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles known locally as “LA Org” (Sunset Boulevard), and the American Saint Hill Organization, or ASHO (L. Ron Hubbard Way). They share the same basic faith and many introductory services, but their schedules and emphases are different enough to matter when you are planning a visit.

LA Org’s published hours are Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m., and its Sunday Service is listed at 11:00 a.m. The campus address is 4810 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027, and the phone is (323) 953-3200. If you want a storefront-style drop‑in experience right on Hollywood Boulevard, the Church also runs a separate Information Center at 6724 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, with posted hours typically 9:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. most days and 9:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

ASHO, by contrast, is geared to Scientologists pursuing higher‑level training and auditing, so its programming is more specialized. It still keeps extended public hours—Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.—and is located at 1413 L. Ron Hubbard Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027. Visitors who specifically want to see the L. Ron Hubbard Way campus often combine a stop at ASHO with a look at nearby buildings for advanced training on the same street.

Programs a first‑time visitor will actually see

The calendar is built around repeatable introductions. On many weekdays you will see a Personal Efficiency Course offered in two sittings, often listed at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The course is marketed as practical workplace help. The length and fees for training services vary by course and individual pace, and staff handle enrollment at the front desk rather than through posted price sheets.

Film showings run under familiar titles. “The Story of Dianetics” is typically posted all day during regular hours. Staff treat these screenings as a primer that pairs with the free personality test for anyone trying to understand the vocabulary used elsewhere in the building.

The free Public Information Center exhibits are the least-structured way to visit. You can come alone or with a friend and take the displays at your own pace. Listings for this exhibit commonly read “All day” and carry the same hours as the building, such as 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. on a weekday. If you prefer a quieter time, arrive near opening when staff are setting up the day’s courses.

Sunday has its own rhythm. At the Celebrity Centre, the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service sits alongside the film and exhibit schedule, which on Sundays is typically posted as 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. for the public-facing items. The LA Org service at 11:00 a.m. gives you a second option nearby if you are trying to visit both places the same morning.

On‑site facilities that are for parishioners, not general visitors

Because the Celebrity Centre serves an active parish, the grounds include facilities that support members who are in training or services for extended stretches. One of those is The Manor Hotel, a religious retreat on the same property. Its on‑site dining room, the Renaissance Restaurant, lists the following hours: Breakfast 8:00–10:30 a.m. (except Tuesdays and Sundays), Lunch 11:45 a.m.–2:30 p.m., and Dinner 5:30–9:30 p.m., plus Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. The restaurant’s own page specifies that it is open to Scientology parishioners.

That distinction matters. If you are a general visitor coming to see the historic building, plan to eat in the neighborhood instead. Franklin Village has several independent spots within a five‑minute walk, and you can be back for the afternoon film or exhibit hours that often extend to 5:00 p.m. on weekends and to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays. Parishioners in services will receive on‑site guidance about meal breaks and reservations through the Centre’s concierge staff.

How to decide which LA location to visit first

Choose the Celebrity Centre if the architecture and the “artists’ parish” identity are the draw, and you want a Sunday service at 10:00 a.m. with exhibits you can see the same day. Choose LA Org if your window is evening or late afternoon, since its posted hours run through 10:00 p.m. every night and the building sits on a major transit corridor along Sunset. Choose ASHO if you are specifically aiming to see activity along L. Ron Hubbard Way and are curious about advanced‑level training spaces rather than introductory exhibits.

If you are simply trying to understand the religion without committing to a class, the free exhibits and film showings at either Celebrity Centre or LA Org will give you the same structured overview. If you plan to spend more than an hour, look for the two‑a‑day Personal Efficiency Course entries at 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the Celebrity Centre calendar and pick the time that matches your day.

Key things to know before you go

• Celebrity Centre International is at 5930 Franklin Avenue and posts hours of Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. and Sat–Sun 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
• Walk‑in items that recur on the calendar include free self‑guided exhibits, free personality testing with consultation, and all‑day introductory film showings during posted hours.
• Sunday Service at the Celebrity Centre is listed at 10:00 a.m. The LA Org service is listed at 11:00 a.m. if you need a later time.
• For phone contacts: Celebrity Centre (323) 960-3100; LA Org (323) 953-3200. Both publish daily hours into the evening.
• The Manor Hotel’s Renaissance Restaurant operates on the Celebrity Centre grounds for parishioners, with posted mealtimes and a Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. General visitors should plan to dine off‑site.
• ASHO at 1413 L. Ron Hubbard Way keeps Mon–Sun 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. hours and serves Scientologists advancing through higher‑level training.
• The Church’s Hollywood Information Center at 6724 Hollywood Boulevard typically lists 9:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. hours most days and offers exhibits for drop‑in questions.

Reader Q&A

Can I visit the Celebrity Centre without an appointment?

Yes. The published calendar shows the Public Information Center exhibits and introductory film showings available on a walk‑in basis during building hours, often listed as all‑day blocks such as 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on Sundays and 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. on weekdays. You can also walk in for the free personality test.

Is Sunday Service at the Celebrity Centre open to non‑members?

The Sunday Service is described as nondenominational and welcoming to all, and it is posted weekly at 10:00 a.m. An online RSVP option is provided, though no ticketing or admission fee is listed. LA Org also lists a Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m. if that time works better.

What is the difference between the Celebrity Centre and LA Org?

Both are Church of Scientology locations offering the same introductory films, exhibits, and personality testing. The Celebrity Centre emphasizes serving people in creative and public roles and holds Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m., while LA Org’s hours run to 10:00 p.m. nightly and its Sunday Service is listed at 11:00 a.m. The addresses are Franklin Avenue and Sunset Boulevard, respectively.

Can I have brunch at the restaurant in the chateau?

The on‑site Renaissance Restaurant is part of The Manor Hotel religious retreat and states that it serves Scientology parishioners. It posts meal service daily, including Sunday Brunch 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., but general visitors should plan to eat in the surrounding Franklin Village area instead.

If your goal is a simple orientation, start where your schedule fits: Celebrity Centre for a 10:00 a.m. service and a look at the exhibits, or LA Org for later evening drop‑ins. If you are exploring training in depth, staff at any site can steer you to ASHO or other nearby facilities that match your next step.

Published: September 9, 2026