The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, and Mellody Hobson, a prominent businesswoman, officially opened to the public in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Located in Exposition Park, near the University of Southern California, the $1 billion museum was a long-term project for Lucas, who first considered building it in San Francisco and Chicago before settling on Los Angeles. The museum features galleries filled with works from the founders' personal collection, blending pieces from populist painters, commercial illustrators, comic artists, and fine artists usually found in major museums. Among the highlights is the "Star Wars in Motion" exhibit, which displays vehicles from the original Star Wars trilogy and the prequels directed by Lucas. A Naboo starfighter is prominently placed in the museum's library lobby. Surrounding the museum's green space are sculptures of Star Wars characters, including a statue of Princess Leia choking Jabba the Hutt, titled "The Hutt Slayer," as well as statues of Yoda, Grogu, and Padmé Amidala. The museum also showcases works by British street artist Banksy, whose stenciled murals are displayed on the fifth floor. These include the famous image of a girl releasing a heart-shaped balloon, added just weeks before the museum's opening. Nearby are activist murals by artists such as Judith Baca and Diego Rivera, reflecting a broader social and political commentary. Designed by architect Ma Yansong, the museum's structure resembles a large, billowing cloud. A central oculus in the dome above the main plaza is highlighted as a spiritual space by the architect, who aimed to create an emotionally resonant atmosphere through the building's design. A significant piece in the museum is a 1940 self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo titled "Autorretrato Dedicado al Dr. Eloesser," acquired by the museum in 2020. This painting, one of the few Kahlo self-portraits outside Mexico, was once described by a former director as "The Mona Lisa of Mexico." The artwork is dedicated to Dr. Leo Eloesser, a physician who helped Kahlo manage her chronic pain. Nearby is Cassius Marcellus Coolidge's 1894 painting "Poker Game," which depicts dogs playing cards. Often considered lowbrow art, it is displayed in a museum that seeks to elevate such works, showcasing its mission to bridge the gap between high and low art forms.