The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, established by Star Wars creator George Lucas and business executive Mellody Hobson, is set to open its doors on September 22, featuring a special exhibition of previously unseen Star Wars artefacts. The museum, housed in a futuristic building, will showcase over 1,300 objects across 33 galleries spanning more than 9,200 square meters.

Ryan Linkof, the museum’s curator, stated that the exhibition will include rare production materials sourced from the Lucas Archives, many of which have never before been displayed publicly. These artefacts provide a unique insight into decades of Lucasfilm’s creative history.

In addition to Star Wars-related items, the museum’s collection highlights a broad range of narrative art forms accumulated by Lucas over many years. Visitors will encounter works by renowned artists such as Norman Rockwell, Jessie Willcox Smith, and N.C. Wyeth, alongside pieces by Frida Kahlo, Jacob Lawrence, Charles White, and Robert Colescott. The museum also features contributions from influential cartoonists including Winsor McCay, Jack Kirby, and Frank Frazetta.

Linkof emphasized that the museum offers an uncommon institutional platform for narrative art—a genre often underrepresented in mainstream museums despite its significant cultural impact. The project has been described as a highly ambitious undertaking that Lucas has developed over several decades, recently overcoming delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hobson characterized the museum as Lucas’ “second song” following the global success of Star Wars, viewing it as a lasting legacy for future generations. At 82 years old, Lucas remains actively involved in the museum’s development and is reportedly pleased with its progress.

Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con, Jim Lee, President of DC Comics, highlighted that the museum aims to encourage visitors to reevaluate familiar art forms encountered in comics, films, and advertising. He suggested that the museum’s exhibitions will deepen public appreciation for the storytelling embedded in everyday visual culture.