George Lucas’ L.A. Museum to Offer Free Access to Neighbors

Key Points:

• The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles will open to the public on September 22, offering free annual passes and early previews to residents in the nearby 90037 ZIP code, which is predominantly Hispanic and African American with a significant portion living below the poverty line.
• Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the $1 billion, 300,000-square-foot museum features over 1,300 objects and 11 acres of landscaped grounds designed by renowned landscape architect Mia Lehrer.
• The museum’s collection includes original Lucasfilm archives and works by artists such as Norman Rockwell, Jack Kirby, Frida Kahlo, and local muralist Judith Baca, highlighting a diverse range of narrative art.
• Located within Exposition Park, near the California Science Center and L.A. County’s Natural History Museum, the Lucas Museum aims to engage the local community by making its gardens and public spaces accessible and inviting.
• The museum’s opening coincides with other major cultural shifts in Los Angeles, including the recent debut of LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries and the temporary closure of the La Brea Tar Pits and Museum for renovations.