I Spent 2 Hours Inside LA's New Lucas Museum. I Could Easily Have Spent 10

Key Points:

• The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, opens in Los Angeles on September 22, offering a unique, fun, and exploratory approach to art that includes graphic novels and diverse galleries beyond traditional museum fare.
• While the museum features a Star Wars section, it is not solely dedicated to the franchise and instead organizes exhibits around themes like work, family, architecture, and includes artists such as Banksy and Frida Kahlo.
• The museum building, designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, resembles a spaceship and is located in Exposition Park near other attractions like the California Science Center and the LA Coliseum, featuring large windows with views of downtown LA and nearby LAX.
• The Lucas Museum emphasizes storytelling and artistic connection across genres and time but does not address emerging issues like AI’s impact on art, despite George Lucas’s background in innovative image-making.
• Admission costs $25 for adults, with discounts for seniors and free entry for children and active-duty military; memberships offer additional benefits like exclusive hours, and the museum is closed on Tuesdays.