The La Brea Tar Pits Museum and other Los Angeles County museums are closed to the public. (photo by Cameron Kiszla)

In a statement on March 13, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County announced they would close to the public until further notice. Closures include the Natural History Museum, the La Brea Tar Pits Museum and the William S. Hart Museum.

All scheduled events and programs through Friday, April 10, will be canceled or postponed. All school program visits, as well as mobile museum visits, have been canceled until further notice.

“Our employees at all three of our museums will be transitioning to multiple work arrangements, with some working on site and some working remotely,” the statement said. “NHMLAC is committed to provide support for our employees during this period.”

For information, visit nhmlac.org/update-nhmlacs-response-covid-19.