The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has officially opened its doors to the public after a long wait. Co-founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson, the museum welcomed its first guests on Tuesday, September 22 in Los Angeles Exposition Park. The building itself is an architectural masterpiece designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects featuring a cloud-like organic shape with over 1,200 curved fiberglass panels. Inside visitors will find two state-of-the-art theaters, a research library, learning studios and the Skywalker Grill restaurant on the fifth floor. The inaugural exhibitions feature over 1,200 objects including works by Norman Rockwell, Diego Rivera and contemporary street artists like Banksy. Movie fans can explore the Star Wars in Motion exhibition showcasing vehicles from the first six films of the saga with original concept designs and props.
Key Points:
- The museum was co-founded by filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson
- The building features over 1,200 curved fiberglass panels in a cloud-like organic shape
- The inaugural exhibitions include works by Norman Rockwell, Diego Rivera, Banksy and JR
- The Star Wars in Motion exhibition showcases vehicles from the first six films with original props