George Lucas museum news
The gist
The $1 billion Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public Tuesday in Los Angeles.
It ends a 16-year journey that began in San Francisco and Chicago.
How it unfolded
- Aug 31, 2026A preview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art was held in Los Angeles, with a Yoda sculpture displayed along a walking path in the garden area and an oculus featured between two courtyard entrances.
- Sep 2, 2026A press preview was held in Los Angeles, where visitors looked at artwork by Banksy.
- Sep 16, 2026The museum was reported to open in Los Angeles after 16 years of planning, showcasing more than 1,300 works from George Lucas's private collection; the WSJ reported it opens Sept. 22.