Green Roof and Gardens Taking Shape at Lucas Museum Site

In Exposition Park, the landscaping and greenery are beginning to take shape at the site of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.

This $1-billion-plus structure, a legacy project of Star Wars and Indiana Jones creator George Lucas, will house the filmmaker's 100,000-piece art collection. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, murals, photographs, comics, magazine illustrations, and film artifacts.

Designed by MAD Architects with Stantec serving as the executive architect, the 300,000-square-foot, five-story museum features an exterior clad in 1,500 glass fiber-reinforced polymer panels. Its rooftop is covered with greenery and equipped with solar panels, blending sustainability with design.

At the southern edge of the 11-acre site, gardens designed by Studio-MLA will introduce new entry points to Exposition Park. These gardens will feature community amenities like an amphitheater, a hanging garden, and a pedestrian bridge, extending the park’s reach and utility.

Construction on the museum began in 2018, but the opening date remains uncertain. A Lucas Museum representative recently announced that the project is now scheduled for completion in 2026, approximately five years later than initially planned.

The Lucas Museum is one of two transformative projects reshaping Exposition Park. It joins the $400-million Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, currently under construction near the California Science Center. Additionally, park officials have unveiled plans for a $352-million green space expansion along Figueroa Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, set to be completed before the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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