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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Museum
In Los Angeles, California
4.2 mi from Route 66

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, new to Exposition Park in Los Angeles, CA, sits about 4.9 miles off the old road. Created by George Lucas, the filmmaker, together with businesswoman Mellody Hobson, it is devoted to visual storytelling, from painting and illustration to comic art and video. Its doors opened on September 22, 2026. For road trippers finishing Route 66 in Los Angeles, it is a fresh addition to the city's museum scene.

What is Lucas Museum of Narrative Art?

The museum is built around one idea: visual storytelling. It brings together many forms of visual storytelling under one roof, including comic art, illustration, painting, sculpture, photography, video and performance. That mix means a visitor might move from a painted canvas to a comic page to a moving image in a single afternoon.

The building was designed by the architect Ma Yansong. It stands in Exposition Park, which is already home to several of the city's major museums, so the Lucas joins a well-established cultural district.

History of Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

The project dates from 2014, when George Lucas and Mellody Hobson set out to create the museum. It took more than a decade to reach opening day, and the doors opened to the public on September 22, 2026. The museum carries George Lucas's name.

Visiting Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: tips

The museum is about 4.9 miles from the old road. Restrooms, parking and wheelchair access are on site, admission is not free, and it is suitable for children. Allow two hours or more.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is about 0.2 miles away, and the California Science Center and USC Fisher Museum of Art are each about 0.3 miles off. With so much in walking distance, Exposition Park can easily fill a whole day. FRO, about 0.2 miles away, is a handy place for a bite between museums, and the University of Southern California Hotel is about 0.6 miles off for an overnight stay.

Practical info

Address: 1 Lucas Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Website: lucasmuseum.org
Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu 10–5 · Fri 10 am–9 pm · Sat 9 am–9 pm · Sun 9–5
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Philippe's
Los Angeles, CA · 4.3 mi from Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
A downtown Los Angeles restaurant running since 1908 that claims to have invented the French dip sandwich.
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Los Angeles, CA · 5.6 mi from Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
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Formosa Cafe
West Hollywood, CA · 6.1 mi from Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
A West Hollywood restaurant and bar from 1925, long a hangout for film stars from the studio lot nearby.