The long-awaited, eye-catching Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens Sept. 22 in Exposition Park, bringing together paintings, illustrations, comics, photography, movie costumes, and Star Wars artifacts—all focused on the art of visual storytelling.
As with many other destinations in Exposition Park, the Museum is easy to reach by Metro. Take the E Line to Expo/Vermont Station, Metro Bus Lines 204 or 754 to Vermont/39th, or the J Line to 37th Street/USC and walk through Exposition Park to the museum.
Founded by filmmaker George Lucas and business leader Mellody Hobson, the museum is located on an 11-acre campus at One Lucas Plaza, near the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Natural History Museum, California Science Center, California African American Museum and BMO Stadium, the home to LAFC and Angel City FC.
The five-story building includes 100,000 square feet of galleries, two theaters and spaces for dining, shopping and learning. Surrounding the building are new gardens, walking paths, meadows and more than 200 trees.
And yes, there will be plenty for Star Wars fans. The opening cinema exhibition, “Star Wars in Motion,” will include vehicles, props, costumes and illustrations from the first six films — including Luke Skywalker’s Landspeeder and General Grievous’ Wheel Bike. See below for a glimpse at the museum’s offerings.
From the Lucas Museum’s collections, clockwise from top:
Ralph McQuarrie, production painting for Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, January 31, 1975, Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, © and ™ Lucasfilm Ltd. 2020 All Rights Reserved. Used with permission.
“Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange
E.H. Shepard, “Christopher Robin at the enchanted place.”
Take the E Line
The closest Metro Rail station is Expo/Vermont, served by the E Line train that runs between East Los Angeles, Downtown L.A. and Santa Monica.
From Expo/Vermont Station, cross Exposition Boulevard and walk south along Vermont Avenue to the museum.
It’s easy to transfer to the E Line from our other rail lines:
- From the A Line, transfer to the E Line at any of the five stations shared by the A and E Lines in Downtown L.A.
- From the B or D Lines, transfer to the E Line at 7th Street/Metro Center.
- From the K Line, transfer to the E Line at Expo/Crenshaw.
- From the C Line, transfer to the A Line toward Pomona at Willowbrook/Rosa Parks and then transfer to the E Line toward Santa Monica at 7th/Metro Station in Downtown L.A.
Here’s our rail and busway system map that also shows Metrolink regional rail and Amtrak lines:
Take Lines 204 or 754 on Vermont Avenue
Metro Bus Lines 204 and 754 both serve Vermont Avenue. Exit at Vermont/39th, conveniently located next to the museum campus.
Line 204 provides local service along Vermont Avenue, while Line 754 provides more limited-stop service.
Take the J Line
The J Line is another option for visitors traveling from Downtown L.A., El Monte, the Harbor Gateway Transit Center or San Pedro.
Exit at 37th Street/USC and walk west through Exposition Park toward the Lucas Museum. The walk is about 10 to 15 minutes.
Plan your trip with the Metro app
The new official Metro app makes it easy to plan your trip before leaving. Enter the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art as your destination to see step-by-step directions, real-time bus and train arrivals and service alerts.
The app can be downloaded for free for Apple and Android devices.
Paying your fare
Metro’s regular one-way fare is $1.75, including free transfers to other Metro buses and trains for two hours when you pay by tapping. Two children aged six and under can ride free with a paying adult.
You can pay fare with:
- A contactless credit or debit card
- A credit or debit card in a digital wallet, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay
- A plastic TAP card
- A digital TAP card on your phone or watch
- Exact cash on Metro buses, although cash fares do not include transfers
Tap your card or device on the validator each time you board a bus or enter a rail station. Be sure to use the same card or device throughout your trip to receive free transfers.
Regular-fare riders never pay more than $5 in one day or $18 within seven days when using the same TAP, credit or debit card. Reduced-fare customers should continue using their reduced-fare TAP cards.
More fare information is available at metro.net/fares.
Before visiting the museum
The Lucas Museum opens to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Timed-entry tickets must be booked in advance, including tickets for children and museum members.
General admission is $25 for adults and is free for children 17 and younger. The museum is closed Tuesdays and stays open later on Fridays and Saturdays. Hours vary by day, so check the museum’s Plan Your Visit page before heading out.
The outdoor park and gardens, museum store, café and Skywalker Grill can be visited without a museum admission ticket.
For additional Metro schedules, maps and trip-planning information, visit metro.net.
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