Discover the New Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opens to the public on the 22nd at LA’s Exposition Park, marking a monumental milestone for visual storytelling. Founded by visionary filmmaker George Lucas and his wife, business leader Mellody Hobson, this expansive 300,000-square-foot institution bridges the gap between fine art, cinematic history, and popular culture. The museum features over 100,000 square feet of dedicated gallery space, housing more than 1,300 diverse works across 30 distinct galleries for its grand opening. General admission is priced at $25, welcoming visitors to explore everything from classical paintings to iconic pop culture artifacts.
From Van Gogh to Star Wars Props
The museum’s extraordinary collection spans generations and mediums, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, Diego Rivera, Gordon Parks, Charles Schulz, Robert Crumb, and Judith Baca. For cinematic enthusiasts, the highlight is undoubtedly the ‘Star Wars in Motion’ exhibition. This special showcase unveils concept designs, vehicles, costumes, and props from the first six Star Wars films, spanning the George Lucas archive from 1971 to 2012. Visitors can marvel at real-world builds including Luke Skywalker’s landspeeder and General Grievous’s wheel bike.
Architecture and Research Facilities
Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, the striking building features a futuristic exterior composed of over 1,200 individual panels and a sweeping 185-foot central arch stretching above a public plaza. Surrounding the museum is a newly transformed 13-acre park boasting 300 newly planted trees, an amphitheater, and 10 large outdoor sculptures. Beyond the galleries, the destination offers two state-of-the-art screening theaters, a full-service restaurant named Skywalker Grill, and a free public research library. The library’s rich holdings include over 30,000 comic books, rare volumes from the Skywalker Ranch Library, 3,000 art books donated by actor-writer Steve Martin, and roughly 2,900 personal books belonging to mythologist Joseph Campbell.
