Bring together four of the world’s largest Star Wars collections
combining 1.5 million objects
to create a unique, over-the-top, fun, fan experience
in a NEW PUBLIC MUSEUM
offering a galactic range of exhibits, programs, and amenities
that INSPIRE and SERVE the world
Provide a robust suite of meaningful educational, aesthetic, intellectual, and cultural exhibitions and programming that provides enrichment, empowerment, and academic growth for learners of all ages and stages. The Star Wars memorabilia collection in our care will serve a higher purpose by coming full circle to teach science, technology, robotics, engineering, art, and mathematics!
General Store
Event Facilities
Café Restaurant
Research Center
Rotating Exhibits
300-Seat Theater
Permanent Exhibits
Educational Academy
Indoor Community Spaces
Meeting and Conference Rooms
Outdoor and Rooftop Gathering Spaces
(Descriptions are concept ideas only, photos are from other inspiring locations)
Rancho Obi-WanGus Lopez
BobacabanaDuncan Jenkins
SithsonianLisa Stevens & Vic Wertz
Imperial Archives
Steve is Executive Chairman and Founder of Rancho Obi-Wan, former Lucasfilm Director of Content Management and Head of Fan Relations, Co-Host for 50 Star Wars QVC Shows, Star Wars media representative, and author of 17 official Star Wars books.
Collection highlights: The Guinness World Records largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia, heavy on art, fan-made items, posters, ephemera, and historical documents. ~ 18,800 ft2
Steve is Executive Chairman and Founder of Rancho Obi-Wan, former Lucasfilm Director of Content Management and Head of Fan Relations, Co-Host for 50 Star Wars QVC Shows, Star Wars media representative, and author of 17 official Star Wars books.
Collection highlights: The Guinness World Records largest collection of Star Wars memorabilia, heavy on art, fan-made items, posters, ephemera, and historical documents. ~ 18,800 ft2
Gus is creator of the The Star Wars Collectors Archive website, Star Wars Celebration Collecting Track, author of multiple Star Wars articles and content for StarWars.com and Star Wars Insider magazine, and co-author of four Star Wars collectible books.
Collection highlights: An extensive collection of rare and one-of-a-kind items: original art, food items, toys, awards, crew items, and movie memorabilia ~ 3,500 ft2
Gus is creator of the The Star Wars Collectors Archive website, Star Wars Celebration Collecting Track, author of multiple Star Wars articles and content for StarWars.com and Star Wars Insider magazine, and co-author of four Star Wars collectible books.
Collection highlights: An extensive collection of rare and one-of-a-kind items: original art, food items, toys, awards, crew items, and movie memorabilia ~ 3,500 ft2
Duncan has been a presenter at Star Wars conventions worldwide, author of multiple Star Wars articles and content for StarWars.com and Star Wars Insider magazine, and co-author of four Star Wars collectible books.
Collection highlights: One of the world’s largest and most complete collections, emphasizing international and categorical variety. ~ 5,000 ft2
Duncan has been a presenter at Star Wars conventions worldwide, author of multiple Star Wars articles and content for StarWars.com and Star Wars Insider magazine, and co-author of four Star Wars collectible books.
Collection highlights: One of the world’s largest and most complete collections, emphasizing international and categorical variety. ~ 5,000 ft2
Lisa is a former president, Official Star Wars Fan Club, and former Star Wars Brand Manager at Wizards of the Coast. Vic is a former associate editor, Star Wars Insider magazine.
Collection highlights: A broad collection, especially deep on three-dimensional items, modern toys,
and high-end, limited edition collectibles ~ 14,000 ft2
Lisa is a former president, Official Star Wars Fan Club, and former Star Wars Brand Manager at Wizards of the Coast. Vic is a former associate editor, Star Wars Insider magazine.
Collection highlights: A broad collection, especially deep on three-dimensional items, modern toys,
and high-end, limited edition collectibles ~ 14,000 ft2
The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia will only happen with your financial help. Your future self will enjoy exciting exhibits, fun events, and a venue in which to gather with friends! Visualize the opportunities that will unfold for everyone, using Star Wars as the inspiration! We invite you to invest an amount meaningful to you to ensure the realization of The Saga Museum.
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Financial help is just one piece of the puzzle. Your personal time and energy can make a difference too! Let’s get to know one another…
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We have discussed our plans with Lucasfilm and we regularly share updates with them. They are enthusiastic about our vision to open a Star Wars memorabilia museum created by fans. The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia is independent of Disney and Lucasfilm.
George Lucas is aware of our general plans for The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia. We haven’t had any conversations with him about further involvement.
The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia will be dedicated exclusively to displaying Star Wars items and telling the stories of their unique impact on our culture. Based on publicly available information, The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art plans to cover the full range of narrative arts, which may include Star Wars.
Absolutely not. While The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia is focused on the Star Wars franchise, there will be many stories that will interest everyone. Star Wars has a huge effect on everything from how movies are made, to how they are merchandised, to the fan communities that have sprung up to celebrate them.
The Saga Museum® of Star Wars Memorabilia is an initiative of Rancho Obi-Wan, Inc. All donations to support building The Saga Museum are recorded as donations to Rancho Obi-Wan, Inc.
Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, CA is the only collection that has tours. You may purchase tickets to view the collection at RanchoObiWan.org
We are currently evaluating extensive criteria for site selection.
Yes, as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, in general, donations are tax-deductible in the United States. As always you should talk with your tax professional about your specific situation.
