Los Angeles is in the middle of a cultural glow-up. From major transit expansions and new public spaces to world-class attractions preparing for the 2028 Olympics, the city has no shortage of headline-making projects.
But few have generated as much anticipation as the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which will finally welcome its first visitors this September after years in the making. And before opening day arrives, the museum has already unveiled one major perk for its closest neighbors: free admission.
How to visit the Lucas Museum for free
The museum, which officially opens on September 22, 2026, has just announced a new initiative called LM37, a free admission program created exclusively for residents of the 90037 ZIP code, home to the museum in Exposition Park.
Registration for the LM37 pass will open in August, and eligible residents can sign up for updates through the museum’s website to be notified when applications become available. The pass will give 90037 residents free admission for themselves and one guest, with a dedicated allotment of tickets reserved starting on opening day and continuing afterward.
The museum is also hosting a Community Preview Day on Sunday, September 13, giving local residents, community organizations, business owners, and civic leaders an exclusive first look before the public opening.
General admission tickets are going on sale on July 21, starting at $25 for adults and $21 for seniors. Children 17 and under, active-duty military members, EBT cardholders, founding members, and personal aides can visit for free.
Inside the $1 billion museum, more than a decade in the making
Co-founded by George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, and business leader Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum has been in development for more than a decade.
Inside, visitors will find 100,000 square feet of gallery space spread across 35 galleries, showcasing more than 40,000 works of narrative art, from comic books, illustrations, photography, murals, and paintings to movie props, costumes, concept art, and cinematic artifacts.
The inaugural season features more than 1,200 objects, including the museum’s first major cinema exhibition, Star Wars in Motion, which will display iconic vehicles, props, costumes, and original artwork from George Lucas’ legendary film saga.
