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    Dixon Gallery & Gardens

    4.4 (73 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Eda X.

    The Dixon Gallery & Gardens is a beautiful destination for a day trip with family and friends, offering to be immersed in artwork and peaceful outdoor spaces. Stroll through a well-kept flower garden that leads into a shaded trail, perfect for enjoying fresh air and nature with loved ones. I recommend setting aside 2-3 hours to explore both the indoor art galleries and the flower garden and trail. The gardens are immaculate--ideal for taking family portraits or just a serene escape from the city. Inside, you'll find two main painting galleries: a temporary gallery which currently features the Susan Watkins collection from the Chrysler Museum of Art and the permanent oil paintings collection. I especially enjoyed the works of Susan Watkins, a highly regarded painter from San Francisco. Housed in a beautifully preserved colonial manor, the Dixon Gallery & Gardens stands out as my top choice for its blend of art, history, and natural beauty. Best of all, admission is free, and there's plenty of parking. Enjoy your trip to Dixon!

    Alana K.

    My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon. We spent about an hour and a half going through the museum and gardens. While we visited (during Feb '26), the museum was hosting an exhibit on Black Artisfs in America. We thought the curation was incredible and really enjoyed it. The rest of the museum is quite small and has some impressionist work from Monet, Renoir, etc. The best part? Admission is free!

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    Adam H.

    There have been so many good days at the Dixon. My family loves killing an afternoon here. There are not many places you can visit that have such nice grounds and artwork on display that are completely free to the public. How cool is that?!?!? I remember paying at some point, but not in several years. Gotta love free! You can just walk the gardens and discover the hidden trails and beautiful art throughout the gorgeous grounds. At every turn you will find beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers in the spring and summer. There is a beautiful rose garden with tons of other flowing plants near the greenhouses as you walk in. It's always nice to see all of the bees grazing haphazardly. In the fall and winter months you can see a completely different environment with all of the fall foliage and occasional snow that we get here in the Mid South. Inside the main building are some seasonal changing art galleries with some permanent installations. The seasonal usually is collaborative and themed by a particular artist. The people are all very nice. I like the Park & Cherry concept inside. Neat little cafe. Lots of things to read. They have a nice event center out in the gardens with a covered party space. We have accidentally walked through some wedding photos and parties before. Ooops. So glad that it here for the Memphians to enjoy. I do appreciate the space. It's like you aren't even in the city when you are in the center of the park. It's so serene. '25 - 58/111

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    Jill N.

    We went to see the tulips and they were beautiful! It's free, which is a plus in and of itself. I keep meaning to go more often because of this value. The staff were great with questions. We saw tulips during a busy time and were still able to get good photos. Memphis is lucky to have this free outdoor space for sure!

    Jacqueline W.

    Nice day outside nature walk nature, nature, center flowers and plants and all that good outdoor Sun

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    Joseph S.

    I visited Dixon Gallery & Gardens in March 2025, approximately one month ago while visiting Memphis. Great museum and garden experience. They have beautiful world class art and sculpture on display. I particularly liked the Rodin sculpture outside of the gallery entrance. The gardens are lovely. I believe that this place had more spring flowering bulbs by a big margin than the nearby Memphis Botanical Garden. Very impressive. Easy to get to by car. Lots of parking. Beautiful grounds. Best of all it is free admission. Clean bathrooms inside the gallery and museum space. They have a cafe on site but I did not visit the cafe. I would come back here for sure if I lived in Memphis. Great place to visit while traveling in the Memphis area. Dixon Gallery & Gardens gets a solid five stars from me.

    the 'crowd' at the event I had to wait to order food for

    rude staff last time i was there - i just went to go but there was an event going on that i didn't even know about - even though online it said food was available all of the regular opening times i had to wait until the event started which was fine but stayed for the event and it was very few people there - so sad from what it used to be

    Ellie F.

    I went here to get some quiet time to myself, but it is also a wonderful place for families, dates, or friend groups! The grounds are beautiful and it is FREE year-round.

    Katie S.

    I have loved the Dixon gallery for years :) it is free for all visitors throughout 2024. My favorite is the residential exhibits. The wall colors, mantles, rugs, and furniture feel so rich and like I am stepping back in time. The garden is especially vibrant and peaceful to walk through

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    Steph B.

    We brought our kids here for the tulip gardens and it was so beautiful. Even took pictures for our daughter's first Easter pics.! We must go back when we have ample amount of time to browse around. The best part is that it's FREE..!!!

    Butterfly

    It is definitely worth seeing, especially while admission remains free! The gardens were unique and enjoyable, providing about 30 minutes to an hour for most (depending on speed and admiring time). The gallery was especially quaint, as only one exhibit (of a maximum of two) was on display; with that said, the artist's work was wonderful. The gallery also includes a coffee shop to get refreshments and at least one friendly cat prowls the gardens.

    Ashley S.

    I was able to visit the Dixon Gallery and Gardens today while at a private event. Our group focused on the Black Artist in America and the paintings were beautiful yet amazing. I loved how the focus is set on the Great Depression up until the Civil Rights. We were told to expect two more exhibits (2023, 2025) that'll provide more insight into Black America. I can't wait to be able to view it! I did take a few photos but wanted to be respectful and live in the moment of these wonderful paintings. Being that admission is free through the rest of the year (possibly longer) I will definitely return to view more exhibits and the gardens!

    Kamille H.

    Very wonderful exhibit and the gardens are beautiful on a sunny day. I imagine it's more exciting during summer months when the plants can get the most sunlight. All areas may not be wheelchair accessible as an FYI. They serve food here as well but only lunch, which I think ends at 2 or 3 pm.

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