Slim Dusty Centre

The Slim Dusty Centre is a museum and cultural centre at South Kempsey in the Macleay Valley, New South Wales, dedicated to Australian country music icon Slim Dusty (David Gordon Kirkpatrick 1927-2003). Located on the Pacific Highway corridor, it houses extensive memorabilia, awards, costumes and personal items documenting his 60-year career, and serves as a visitor centre, function venue and tribute to Australian country music heritage.

Visitors can expect a modern museum building with curated galleries displaying Slim Dusty's stage costumes, guitars, gold records, awards including Golden Guitars, photographs and personal artefacts. The centre includes interpretive displays, audio-visual presentations, a gift shop with music merchandise, a cafe, and landscaped grounds. The experience is indoor, self-guided with optional guided tours, focused on music history and memorabilia.

Dedicated to Slim Dusty (David Gordon Kirkpatrick, 1927-2003), one of Australia's most successful country music artists with a career spanning over 60 years, more than 100 albums and numerous Golden Guitar awards. The centre was developed by the Slim Dusty Foundation and opened in 2015 to preserve his legacy and archive, located in his home region of Kempsey where he was born and raised.

Serves as the national centre for Australian country music heritage, celebrating Slim Dusty's contribution to Australian cultural identity and rural life. It preserves and interprets country music history, supports live music events, and acts as a cultural tourism landmark for the Macleay Valley.