George Lucas’ Lucas Museum Offers Free Access to Local Residents

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, opening on September 22 in Los Angeles, is providing free annual passes and an early preview for residents of the 90037 ZIP code. This initiative aims to acknowledge the community that has witnessed the museum's construction over the past eight years.

Details of the Lucas Museum's Opening

Located at the northern boundary of the 90037 area within Exposition Park, the $1 billion, 300,000-square-foot museum will showcase over 1,300 objects and feature 11 acres of landscaped grounds. CEO Tracey Bates stated, “We wanted to make sure the neighbors that have been seeing the museum built from the ground up for the past eight years are the first ones inside.”

Community Impact and Accessibility

The 90037 ZIP code has more than 17,000 households, with a significant portion of the predominantly Hispanic and African American population living below the poverty line. Bates emphasized the museum's commitment to the local community, saying, “Our gardens and public spaces are really their backyard now. We want to give them reasons to visit.”

• Opening Date: September 22
• Location: Exposition Park, Los Angeles
• Cost: Free annual passes for local residents
• Size: 300,000 square feet
• Collection: Over 1,300 objects

Art and Architecture at the Museum

The museum’s design features the work of renowned architect Ma Yansong, complemented by the landscaping of Mia Lehrer, known for projects like SoFi Stadium. The collection includes significant works from artists such as Frida Kahlo and Norman Rockwell, alongside items from the original Lucasfilm archives.

As the museum prepares to welcome its first visitors, it follows the recent opening of LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries and coincides with the renovation of the city’s La Brea Tar Pits and Museum.