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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is being established under the leadership of renowned film director George Lucas, who created globally acclaimed film series such as Star Wars and Indiana Jones. It will open to the public in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026.

This museum is scheduled to house thousands of famous works of art, along with archival materials documenting Mr. Lucas’s filmmaking career, and will become an exciting new hub for narrative art.

The total cost of the museum project amounts to $1 billion about 155 billion yen, all of which is being funded by Mr. Lucas himself.

According to the Los Angeles Times, this expenditure includes not only construction costs, but also Mr. Lucass vast art collection and an endowment of at least $400 million about 61.9 billion yen.

More than ten years have passed since the museum idea was first announced, and at last, its opening has become a reality.

The interior of the Bảo tàng reaches a total area of 300,000 square feet approximately 27....

It covers 870 square meters and is expected to house more than 40,000 works in its permanent collection.

According to the press release, works by famous artists such as Norman Rockwell, Frida Kahlo, and Beatrix Potter are also scheduled to be exhibited.

Also, costumes, props, and idea sketches from films created by Mr. Lucas are scheduled to be featured, but the specific items to be exhibited have not yet been announced.

The planned museum facility to be built within Exposition Park in Los Angeles is expected to include 35 exhibition rooms, two theaters, a library, a restaurant, retail shops, and a vast green space area.

Futuristic and innovative architectural designs are often compared to spaceships.

According to architect Kush Parekh, this design is inspired by mythology and cinematic backgrounds, and aims to take visitors on a journey through space.

Originally, Mr. Lucas planned to build a museum in San Francisco in 2013, but this plan was rejected by the Presidio Trust.

After that, with the support of his wife, Mellody Hobson, he shifted his focus to Chicago, but faced legal opposition from preservation groups and was forced to give up.

After these events, it was ultimately decided to build in Los Angeles in 2017, and construction began in 2018.

Despite facing many difficulties such as construction interruptions and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, preparations for the opening day continued to move forward.

Eric Garcetti, the former mayor of Los Angeles, is also actively participating in this project, emphasizing its significance for the local community and the importance of job creation.

Mr. Garcetti said, People from all over the world will gather here to see the original Darth Vader mask and Norman Rockwell paintings. According to Forbes magazine, Mr. Lucass assets amount to $5.4 billion about 834 billion yen, making him one of the worlds leading billionaires.

In 2012, he sold his production company, Lucasfilm, to Disney, but he still maintains a significant influence in the film industry.

In Forbes 2025 ranking of The Worlds Richest Celebrities, he was in second place, but in the 2024 ranking, he jumped to first place.