Writing over at the LA Times, photojournalist Al Schaben brings us this fascinating look at the state of play with the Lucas Museum, building towards an opening date sometime in 2025 and ready to become a signature destination for Lucasfilm fans around the world. See the photos: In a galaxy not so far away, Lucas Museum is taking off @latimesphotos https://t.co/SMattqiBvB — Allen J. Schaben (@alschaben) January 27, 2023The $1-billion museum, funded primarily by filmmaker George Lucas and wife Mellody Hobson, has pushed back its opening date from 2023 to 2025. https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/79/4b/85b1ce714f369236a9c4a2cf93aa/file-group/lucas-final-system-generic-hd-mp4-avc-aac-16x9-1280x720p-24hz-4-5mbps.mp4 The five-story, 300,000-square-foot, futuristic-looking museum was designed by MAD Architects founder Ma Yansong. The building is primarily composed of steel, glass and concrete along with wood, geofoam, fiberglass-reinforced polymer and plaster. Fantha Tracks are hoping to head across for that opening, and we’ll continue to follow its progress until that day comes.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 27, 2023 19:35 UTC