BE ADVISED: On Friday, May 15, the North American Mammal Hall and African Mammal Hall on Level 1 will be closed in preparation for Bug Fair. The North American Mammal Hall on Level 2 will remain open.

BE ADVISED: On Thursday, May 14, USC Commencement ceremonies at the LA Memorial Coliseum will impact traffic, parking, and wayfinding around the Natural History Museum. Please plan your visit accordingly, and consider riding the Metro E (Expo) Line and exiting at USC/Expo station.

Tyler Hayden

Science Communications Specialist, Marketing & Communications

Tyler Hayden (he/him/his) is the Science Communication Specialist for the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and La Brea Tar Pits where he writes press materials and stories about the science happening at the museums. Saber-toothed cat hips don’t lie, and you can always count on bats at the L.A. River.