The Slim Dusty Centre in Kempsey, New South Wales | Museum

The Slim Dusty Centre

Locality: Kempsey, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6562 6533

Address: 490 Macleay Valley Way 2440 Kempsey, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.slimdustycentre.com.au

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25.01.2022 Slim Dusty Centre Temporary Closure Update. The Slim Dusty Centre will remain closed to the public for the foreseeable future despite the easing of restrictions by the NSW Government on June 1st. The management team is monitoring ongoing developments regarding tourism and events management and will continue to assess it’s position into the future, Dr David Kirkpatrick ... Chairman Slim Dusty Centre / Slim Dusty Foundation See more

23.01.2022 You can now view this incredible photo exhibition from our local community right here at the Slim Dusty Centre. Entry to the exhibition is free and is open to the public Tuesday to Sunday between 10am-4pm.

22.01.2022 On this day in 1957, Slim Dusty recorded "A Pub with no Beer" at EMI’s Castlereagh Street studio in Sydney. It was an instant hit and became the first Australian single to win a gold record.

20.01.2022 A message from the Chair of the Slim Dusty Foundation, David Kirkpatrick

19.01.2022 The Slim Dusty Centre is open daily from 9:30am - 4pm as per usual business hours. We are maintaining all regulations regarding hygiene to provide a safe enjoyable visit at our museum, cafe and gift shop. We will keep patrons informed as soon as possible if anything changes. ... Please call us on (02) 6562 6533 for further information.

19.01.2022 The Slim Dusty Centre will be closed for the Christmas period from Friday, 25 December to Monday, 28 December inclusive. We re-open at 10:00am on Tuesday, 29 December. We wish you all a very safe and Merry Christmas and we look forward to welcoming you to the centre soon.

18.01.2022 Introducing Pickin' & Singin' - a night of live music with Golden Guitar nominee Angus Gill, slide extraordinaire Jackson Dunn and local talent Joe Douglas. Kicking off on Friday 17th April at 7pm. Tickets are $25 pp and can be purchased online through Eventbrite or at the Slim Dusty Centre. Group grazing plates available to order $5pp. Bar facilities available on the night.

18.01.2022 $486.60 raised for the NSW Rural Fire Service through the Mid North Coast Art Exhibition Sale here at the Slim Dusty Centre! A huge thank you to all who donated and came along to browse the exhibition during December - February. It was a great success!

17.01.2022 The Slim Dusty Centre has some fantastic news regarding the future of the Centre, now live on our website! Please visit www.slimdustycentre.com.au to read the full announcement. For any enquiries relating to future bookings please email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Don't miss the elegant, intimate story of perhaps one of the greatest partnerships in Australian music history, country music legend Slim Dusty and his wife, Joy McKean. SLIM & I is in cinemas now! #SlimAndIMovie

13.01.2022 Slim Dusty pictured with fellow songwriters, Tom Oliver and Tony Brooks. Photo: John Elliott

11.01.2022 Pete Smith has earned the reputation of being one of Australia’s Best Showman on the Australian Circuit Today. His travelling variety show includes yodeling, bird whistling, jokes and just plain old fashioned great entertainment. Join us at the Slim Dusty Centre from 1pm - 4pm on Saturday 21st March. Tickets are $20 per person. Cafe open for lunch and bar facilities will be available.

11.01.2022 It’s true...our doors are now open! Drop by the Slim Dusty Centre and say G’day.

09.01.2022 Have you done the Slim Dusty Way Scenic Drive yet? It takes you from Kempsey through to beautiful scenery and towns in the Upper Macleay such as Nulla Nulla and Bellbrook. Start your journey from the Slim Dusty Centre to learn more about why this area was so special to Slim Dusty and Joy McKean.

09.01.2022 Please be aware that the Slim Dusty Centre will be closed tomorrow Sunday 22nd March, and will be open next week from 10am - 2pm on Monday - Friday. We are monitoring the situation of COVID-19 on a daily basis. All precautions are being taken in accordance with governmental guidelines for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in workplace and public areas. Sanitisation of public and private areas within the Slim Dusty Centre occurs frequently each day. For more information and regular updates, please contact us on (02) 6562 6533 or visit www.slimdustycentre.com

09.01.2022 **Important notice about the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival** Due to the recommendation by the Federal Government that festivals and events with more than 500 attendees be cancelled or postponed, tickets for the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival will not go on sale in March as planned. Patrons are asked to monitor the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival website at www.slimdustykempseyfestival.com.au for further information and updates. Thank you for your understanding. ... The management and team of the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival

06.01.2022 Slim Dusty at the Rangeland Rifts found in the region of Winton in outback Queensland. Did you know that Winton is also where 'Banjo' Paterson wrote 'Waltzing Matilda' in 1895, later to be recorded and performed by Slim himself?

04.01.2022 Importance notice regarding the Slim Dusty Kempsey Festival

03.01.2022 Happy Birthday Joy! We hope you will join us in wishing Joy many happy returns on her special day.