George Lucas Unveils Plans for Museum in Shape of a Spaceship
Summary
George Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, announced that the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art will open on September 22, 2026, in Los Angeles. The museum, designed to look like a spaceship, will focus on storytelling through visual art and contain over 40,000 works.Key Facts
- The museum is set to open in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, on September 22, 2026.
- George Lucas and Mellody Hobson cofounded the museum.
- The building's design resembles a spaceship and was created by architect Ma Yansong.
- It will have 300,000 square feet of space which includes galleries, theaters, a library, and a restaurant.
- The museum will showcase more than 40,000 works focused on narrative art.
- Permanent collections will include works by artists like Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo.
- The museum will also feature items from George Lucas's Star Wars career, including models and artwork.
- There will be 100,000 square feet of gallery space highlighting themes like love, family, and sports.
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