It has been a long wait, but the extraordinary MAD Architects-designed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is finally nearing completion in Los Angeles. The futuristic building is now slated to open to visitors soon.

Location: 403 S. Bonnie Brae St., Los Angeles Hours: Open Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. By appointment in advance, call (213) 413-1814 Tickets: Adults $15, Seniors/Students $13, Children $6

On Sunday, Lucas showed up for the first time ever at Comic-Con in San Diego to get people excited about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. (Did we mention this could have been in Chicago?) He appeared alongside Oscar winners Guillermo del Toro and Doug Chiang on a panel hosted by Oscar nominee Queen Latifah.

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After four years leading the Museum of Contemporary Art, Johanna Burton will next head the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia.

We want to showcase and help people feel the splendor and power of the interrelationships between many cultures, especially in a place like Los Angeles,” Govan told Observer.