Star-studded Celebration Marks Inauguration of Lucas Museum
WHO:
Deadline - Mellody Hobson expressed George Lucas' anxiety about celebrity attendance, stating, "George kept saying, would this person come, do you think this person would come."
Deadline - The event was co-hosted by Mellody Hobson, wife of George Lucas.
CBS News Entertainment - George Lucas is the creator of "Star Wars" and co-founder of the museum.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - The opening night celebration was attended by over 10,000 square feet of gallery space showcasing works from Star Wars props, comic book illustrations, and pieces from Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo.
The Hollywood Reporter - Queen Latifah stated, “on Sept. 22, a new institution is being born, and it’s here to change the way we look at art."
The Hollywood Reporter - The event was described as a night 17 years in the making, with Lucas and Hobson having invested $1 billion into the museum.
NY Post - The Lucas Museum is dedicated entirely to the art of visual storytelling and will open its doors to the public on Tuesday in Los Angeles’ historic Exposition Park.
TMZ - The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is situated on 11 acres of parkland in Los Angeles.
Deadline - The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art had its opening ceremony.
CBS News Entertainment - The museum showcases works from illustrators featured in magazines, comics, fantasy stories, and motion picture design.
WHERE:
CBS News Entertainment - The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is located in Los Angeles.
WHEN:
Deadline - The opening ceremony took place on a Saturday night.
WHY:
CBS News Entertainment - The museum was founded to honor illustrators and the emotional pull of storytelling art that shapes our world.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - An immersive drone show was introduced by Oprah Winfrey and Samuel L. Jackson, which lit up the sky with Star Wars images and images of art on display in the museum.
CBS News Entertainment - George Lucas and Mellody Hobson discussed the emotional draw of storytelling art that shapes our world during an extended interview.
CBS News Entertainment - George Lucas and Mellody Hobson discussed the museum's origins and the significance of illustrative art in storytelling during an interview.
(UPDATED September 20, 2026 21:55 UTC)
A spectacular opening night celebration showcased over 10,000 square feet of gallery space featuring works from Star Wars props, comic book illustrations, and renowned artists like Norman Rockwell and Frida Kahlo. Queen Latifah highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “on Sept. 22, a new institution is being born, and it’s here to change the way we look at art," while the night was marked as a culmination of 17 years of effort, with Lucas and Hobson investing $1 billion into the museum. The festivities included an immersive drone show introduced by Oprah Winfrey and Samuel L. Jackson, lighting up the sky with captivating Star Wars imagery and art from the museum's collection.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 17:55 UTC)
The Lucas Museum, dedicated entirely to the art of visual storytelling, is set to open its doors to the public in Los Angeles’ historic Exposition Park. This highly anticipated cultural venue will welcome visitors starting on Tuesday. It's a significant addition to the city's vibrant arts scene, showcasing a unique perspective on storytelling through visual mediums.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 16:56 UTC)
George Lucas is feeling anxious about celebrity attendance at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, with Mellody Hobson sharing his concerns, saying, "George kept saying, would this person come, do you think this person would come." The museum, located on 11 acres of parkland in Los Angeles, aims to celebrate the emotional draw of storytelling art. In an extended interview, Lucas and Hobson discussed how this art shapes our world and resonates with audiences.
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(UPDATED September 20, 2026 15:56 UTC)
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art officially opened its doors in Los Angeles with a ceremony co-hosted by Mellody Hobson, who is married to the museum's founder, George Lucas, the creator of "Star Wars." This new cultural landmark showcases a variety of works from illustrators featured in magazines, comics, fantasy stories, and motion picture design, all aimed at honoring the emotional impact of storytelling art. During the opening, Lucas and Hobson shared insights about the museum's origins and the importance of illustrative art in shaping narratives that resonate with audiences.