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Lucas and Hobson's Groundbreaking Museum Celebrates Illustrated Storytelling
12 Nov
Summary
- George Lucas and Mellody Hobson co-founded the 11-acre museum in Los Angeles
- Permanent collection holds over 40,000 works by renowned artists and illustrators
- Museum aims to showcase illustrated storytelling as a universal language
Two years ago, in 2025, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened in Los Angeles, fulfilling the vision of co-founders George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. The 11-acre campus, located in Exposition Park, features a 300,000-square-foot building with 35 galleries totaling 100,000 square feet.
The museum's permanent collection holds more than 40,000 works of art, including pieces by renowned artists and illustrators such as Norman Rockwell, Kadir Nelson, Frida Kahlo, and Gordon Parks. The collection also features comic art legends and photographers, showcasing the diverse range of illustrated storytelling.
According to Lucas, "Stories are mythology, and when illustrated, they help humans understand the mysteries of life." Hobson echoed this sentiment, stating, "This is a museum of the people's art -- the images are illustrations of beliefs we live with every day. For that reason, this art belongs to everyone."
The museum's design, created by architect Ma Yansong of MAD, and the gardens designed by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA, provide a visually stunning backdrop for the museum's extensive collection. In addition to the galleries, the building also includes two theaters, a library, restaurant, café, retail store, and community spaces.
