Tulsa, Oklahoma has become a second heaven for lovers of Bob Dylan, with the opening of a new centre dedicated to the legendary balladeer.
The Bob Dylan Center boasts curated exhibits pulled from a collection of more than 100,000 items, spanning Dylan's 60-year recording career.
According to the site's website the museum boasts handwritten lyrics to some of the songwriter's most beloved songs, previously unreleased recordings, never-before-seen film performances.
It also features rare and unseen photos, visual art, and a huge metal sculpture created by Dylan himself, standing almost 5 metres tall, along with a range of other items.
The Center is located in Tulsa's burgeoning art district, which is also the home of the Woody Guthrie Center. The district is a cultural goldmine which houses institutions from the city's oil-rich past such as Cain's Ballroom and The Tulsa Theatre, along with an eclectic range of more modern arts establishments museums, bars and restaurants.
Designed by Olson Kundig, the building's three-story facade faces downtown Tulsa's hugely popular public gathering space, Guthrie Green.
Adorning the exterior is a mural depicting a rare 1965 image of Dylan, donated to the center by renowned photographer Jerry Schatzberg.
The museum was created following the purchase of the Bob Dylan Archive collection by Oklahoma oil tycoon and philanthropist, George Kaiser.
Bob Dylan is one of popular music's most celebrated artists. Known for his keen sense of storytelling and lyrical complexity, he rose to fame through New York City's Greenwich Village and has sold more than 125 million records around the world.
He has released 50 albums and written more than 600 songs, including Like A Rolling Stone, Make You Feel My Love, Subterranean Homesick Blues and Hurricane.
He is also one of music's most covered artists having penned hits for Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, Jimi Hendrix and Guns 'n' Roses, among many others.
Entry to the museum is $US10 for seniors.