Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, US
Founded by husband and wife, the legendary Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas and businesswoman Mellody Hobson, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is opening in Exhibition Park, LA, September 2026.
Set on an 11-acre campus, the museum will be dedicated to narrative storytelling and will feature works from Norman Rockwell, Beatrix Potter, Frida Kahlo and Windsor McCay. The museum will also include the Lucas Archives, which include models, props and costumes from George Lucas’ filming career.
Design Doha
Qatar Museums’ Design Doha biennial is set to open in April 2026. Led by artistic director Glenn Adamson, the second edition of Qatar Museums’ Design Doha will focus on ethical and sustainable practices and its headline exhibition, Arab Design Now, will celebrate local and regional talent.
Kanal, Belgium
Due to open in November 2026, Kanal will not only be Brussel’s first museum of modern and contemporary art and architecture but will also be Europe’s largest modern and contemporary art development. Located at a former Citroen car factory in the centre of Brussels, the space, designed by Atelier Kanal, will include facilities from live music and performance venues to a bookshop and library.
Memphis Art Museum, US
The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is changing location and becoming the Memphis Art Museum in December 2026. Already the oldest and largest art museum in Tennessee, the new site, located in downtown Memphis, will expand gallery space by 50%. The new site has an emphasis on accessibility, with lots of free public spaces to be available.
Guggenheim Museum, Abu Dhabi
First announced in 2006 and originally planned to open in 2012, Abu Dhabi’s long-awaited Guggenheim Museum is expected to welcome the public this year. Located on Saadiyat Island, the museum will feature a global collection of post-1960s works, with a focus on indigenous art and underrepresented artists.
LACMA David Geffen Galleries, US
LACMA’s David Geffen Galleries, located on Wilshire Boulevard, LA, will open April 2026. The building, designed by Prizker-winning architect Peter Zumthor, has been part of a two-decade transformation.
The gallery is set to include art from all eras and cultures on a single exhibition level, signalling its commitment to inclusivity, as well as outdoor sculptures. The building’s architecture will allow for natural lighting and panoramic views of the city. The gallery is named in recognition of David Geffen’s $150 million gift.
Design Museum Gent, Belgium
The Design Museum Gent in Belgium will reopen in October 2026 after a renovation and a new wing. The renovation promises improved facilities including space for lectures, design courses and workshops, as well as garden areas.
Muzej Lah, Slovenia
Situated in the beautiful Julian Alps in Bled, Slovenia, Muzej Lah hopes to become a cultural hub for local community and international visitors. The museum will feature contemporary art from the Fundacija Lah art collection, made accessible to the public for the first time. The collection features artists from Joseph Beuys and Emilia Kabakov, to William Kentridge and Anselm Kiefer, and the architecture hopes to complement both the alpines and Bled Castle.
https://www.museumsassociation.org/museums-journal/author/grace-bannistercity-ac-uk/
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