Overview

• The Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County postponed its Night of Wonder gala originally set for June 14, where Meghan Markle was to be honored for advancing community wellbeing and equity.
• Dr. Lori Bettison-Varga said the institution’s role is to serve as a resource focused on unity and healing rather than celebration in the current climate.
• The board of trustees, museum leadership and event partners unanimously agreed that delaying the gala was the appropriate response to unfolding events.
• Protests that began on June 6 over ICE raids have escalated into clashes involving the National Guard, with reports of mounted police charges and rubber bullets.
• The museum will maintain regular operations and educational programming while planning a new date for the rescheduled gala.