Opening in September, 2026, the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art celebrates the power of visual storytelling through a diverse collection of artwork spanning illustration, painting, comic art, photography and filmmaking. Founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the 300,000-sf (27,870-sm) museum anchors a transformed 11-acre campus of public green space in Los Angeles’ Exposition Park.
 
Designed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, with LERA as structural engineer, the project utilized a performance-based seismic design approach featuring 281 base isolators that enhance the building’s resilience to major seismic events. The museum contains two cinematic theaters, a research library, education and event spaces, dining, retail and a rooftop garden. The grounds also feature hanging gardens and a curved pedestrian bridge. 

 

Location

Los Angeles, CA

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Completion Date 

2026

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Owner
Lucas Museum Foundation 

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Architects
MAD Architects – Design Architect
Stantec – Architect of Record
Studio-MLA – Landscape Architect

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Photos by Patrick Price