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Fans wait hours to try to buy Lucas Museum tickets. Was the force with you in the queue?
The long-awaited Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is set to open at Exposition Park on Sept. 22.
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General admission tickets are now on sale for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art ahead of its fall opening with thousands trying to secure a spot, according to Tuesday’s virtual queue.
Why it matters: Museum officials said you will “likely experience high demand and long wait times in the queue" and thanked people for their patience.
LAist saw estimated wait times up to 6 hours, and it took a little more than 4.5 hours for this reporter to get through. On the bright side, there were still plenty of tickets left, including for the first day. Do not refresh the page or you may lose your spot.
The details: All tickets are timed entry. Tickets are $25 for adults and $21 for those 65 and older. Children, members, active-duty military, personal aides or attendants and EBT cardholders have free entry. Museum neighbors in the LM37 program will also be free, with that pass opening in August.
But how do I buy: Each person is limited to nine tickets, and you’ll have 20 minutes to check out once they’re added to your cart, according to the museum. You can find the link here.
What's next: The grand opening is Sept. 22.
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