Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Tickets Go on Sale July 21 as Los Angeles’ Newest Cultural Landmark Prepares to Open
By Richard Ren | LAPost | Los Angeles | July 20, 2026 — The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by Star Wars creator George Lucas and business leader Mellody Hobson, announced that general ticket sales will begin at 10:00 a.m. PDT on July 21. Visitors will be able to reserve admission for dates between September 22, 2026, and February 28, 2027, marking the museum’s highly anticipated public debut.
Image credits: The Lucas Museum Campus. Photography by Patrick Price
According to the museum, general admission is $25 for adults and $21 for visitors aged 65 and older. Admission is free for children 17 and under, as well as museum members and their guests. Anticipating strong public interest, the museum is encouraging visitors to prepare in advance by creating an online account before tickets become available.
Each purchaser may reserve up to nine tickets per order, and every child, regardless of age, must have an individual ticket. To manage expected demand, the museum will implement a virtual queue system. Visitors are advised not to refresh or leave the queue while waiting, as doing so may result in losing their place in line. Once tickets have been added to the shopping cart, purchasers will have 20 minutes to complete the transaction.
The museum also recommends selecting several alternative dates and times, as preferred time slots may sell out quickly. An online calendar displaying the best ticket availability will be provided during the reservation process.
In addition, Founding Members will receive priority access to reserve tickets before the general public. Those interested in becoming members can still join in time to take advantage of early reservations.
Co-founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to celebrating the universal tradition of storytelling through images. Its collections and exhibitions span thousands of years—from prehistoric cave paintings to contemporary film, comics, illustration, and digital media—exploring how visual narratives shape culture, beliefs, communities, and the human imagination.
Image credits: The Lucas Museum Campus. Photography by Patrick Price
Located in Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the museum occupies a 300,000-square-foot building designed by internationally renowned Chinese architect Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, in collaboration with Stantec. Its striking, futuristic architecture is intended to embody the emotional power of narrative art while inspiring curiosity, creativity, and connection.
The museum campus also features an 11-acre public park designed by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, offering green spaces, outdoor educational facilities, and gathering areas that will serve both local communities and museum visitors.
Widely regarded as one of Los Angeles’ most significant new cultural institutions, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is scheduled to officially open to the public on September 22, 2026. It is expected to become a major addition to Southern California’s cultural landscape, joining internationally recognized destinations such as the Getty Center, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
