Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: Sneak Peek Before 2026 Opening

Grand Opening & Vision

• 🚀 The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to open its doors on September 22, 2026, in Exposition Park, Los Angeles.
• 💡 Co-founder George Lucas envisions the museum as a place where illustrated stories help humans understand life's mysteries, serving as a universal language of storytelling.

Architectural & Design Features

• 🏗️ This $1 billion, 300,000 sq ft project was designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects.
• 🌳 An 11-acre green park, designed by Mia Lehrer and Studio MLA, will be open to the public, and a rooftop garden is also featured.
• ✨ The research library boasts three levels with balconies, curved wooden railings, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
• 🛗 The main lobby features three glass elevators resembling pneumatic tubes, leading to two theaters and a grand exhibition space.

Diverse Collections & Exhibitions

• 🎨 The museum will feature 100,000 sq ft of exhibition space showcasing sculptures, comic art, children's book illustrations, science fiction art, and photography.
• 🖼️ Visitors can expect works from artists like Norman Rockwell, Frida Kahlo, Dorothea Lange, and Maxfield Parrish.
• 🎬 A vast collection of costumes, props, and movie posters from George Lucas's film career, including the Star Wars franchise, will also be displayed.

Visitor Amenities & Services

• 🍽️ A restaurant on the fifth floor aims to be a dining destination, with culinary offerings led by Rub Hospitality Collection.
• 🛍️ The museum will include a cafe and a gift shop for visitors.

Project Challenges & Outlook

• ⚠️ The project faced delays due to COVID-19 health protocols and global supply chain issues.
• 📉 Recent concerns arose after 15 employees (14% of full-time staff), primarily from education and public programming, were laid off.
• ✅ Despite layoffs, the museum states that education remains a central pillar of its mission.