Must-see fall 2026 exhibitions and a new museum on our radar, from Monet to George Lucas

From medieval embroidery to Impressionist masterpieces, the cultural calendar this autumn is packed with unmissable exhibitions. Here are eight stand-out shows to see from around the world – from the Bayeux Tapestry on display in London to the opening of George Lucas’s ambitious new museum in Los Angeles. Lucas Museum of Narrative Art The most high-profile museum opening of the year comes courtesy of none other than George Lucas, the legendary director behind film franchises such as Star Wars...