Paleontology in California

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Reopens to the Public

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Thursday, April 1, 2021
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Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, welcomes back the public to the reopened Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park with new health and safety protocols in place.

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  • Los Angeles, CA, April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga, President and Director of the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County, welcomes back the public to the reopened Natural History Museum (NHM) in Exposition Park with new health and safety protocols in place.
  • Dr. Bettison-Varga said, The Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits have brought joy to generations of Angelenos for more than a century.
  • All visitors will receive touch styluses upon admission to NHM that may be used to interact more safely with touchscreens throughout the museum.
  • The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) include the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in Hancock Park, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall.

New Director Appointed at Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, Current Director Transitions to Emeritus

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Saturday, January 9, 2021
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Farke is currently the Augustyn Family Curator and director of research and collections at the Alf Museum.

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  • Farke is currently the Augustyn Family Curator and director of research and collections at the Alf Museum.
  • New Director Appointed at Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, Current Director Transitions to Emeritus
    "Andy Farke is extremely intelligent and ambitious and brings a host of talents to the table.
  • Andy will be a terrific director and take the museum to even greater success in educational and scientific endeavors," Lofgren says.
  • Andy has the right mix of these, and the staff to take the Alf Museum to the next level.

Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County Appoints Paul Bessire as New Chief Advancement Officer

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
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The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) announced today the appointment of Paul Bessire as the new Chief Advancement Officer to oversee all fundraising responsibilities for the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall.

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  • The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC) announced today the appointment of Paul Bessire as the new Chief Advancement Officer to oversee all fundraising responsibilities for the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall.
  • Bessire had previously served as Chief Development Officer at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), for the past year and a half.
  • His breadth of knowledge, including art and natural history, combined with a proven track record of successful campaigns and fundraising initiatives makes him a strong addition to our team.
  • Jacobson recently departed NHMLAC after 18 years to become President of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA).