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Lucas Museum Unveils Publication Tied to Inaugural Exhibition
The 300,000-square-foot museum includes more than 30 themed galleries and a modest Star Wars section.
- On September 22, the Lucas Museum opens in Los Angeles' Exposition Park, pairing architect Ma Yansong's futuristic design with 11 acres of lush parkland after years of development delays.
- Lucas spent two decades searching for a home for his narrative art collection, facing rejections in San Francisco and Chicago before Los Angeles officials courted the project with streamlined approvals.
- Inside the 300,000-square-foot facility, visitors can explore more than 30 themed galleries featuring art ranging from comics to science fiction, with amenities including a rooftop restaurant called Skywalker Grill and an outdoor amphitheater.
- To ensure a 2026 opening, the museum laid off 15 employees—14% of staff—which a museum representative told The Times reflected "a necessary shift of the institution's focus."
- The Lucas Museum's arrival contrasts sharply with LACMA's David Geffen Galleries, which opened four months ago and has faced criticism over design and glare issues, while the Lucas emphasizes narrative-driven curation.
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The museum of George Lucas and Mellody Hobson will open at Exposition Park with more than 1,300 works, 30 galleries and an exhibition dedicated to Star Wars.
For 16 years, George Lucas has been waiting for the opening of his extraordinary museum. Finally, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is ready to welcome visitors, with its official opening soon. The futuristic building looks like a spaceship hovering over the park, but inside, more than just "Star Wars" awaits.
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