Dixon Gallery and Gardens

Dixon Gallery and Gardens Fine Art Museum & Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee

FREE Admission Tues-Sun
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Founded in 1976 by Hugo and Margaret Dixon, the Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a fine art museum and public garden distinguished by its diverse and innovative programs in the arts and horticulture. Admission is free through 2024 thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters.

The Cutting Gardens are entering a whole new season 🌿✨After saying goodbye to the spring blooms, the Dixon horticulture ...
06/14/2026

The Cutting Gardens are entering a whole new season 🌿✨

After saying goodbye to the spring blooms, the Dixon horticulture team has been hard at work transforming the beds with fresh color, new textures, and summer blooms beginning to emerge across the gardens.

Every visit looks a little different this time of year, and the Cutting Gardens are changing by the day. Stop by and see what’s growing 🌼

Dixon Members, your next Opening Reception is almost here 🥂Join us for an evening celebrating "Café Society: Art and Soc...
06/13/2026

Dixon Members, your next Opening Reception is almost here 🥂

Join us for an evening celebrating "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914." Spend the night exploring the galleries, enjoying refreshments, and connecting with fellow Dixon members during this special after-hours event.

June 20 | 6–8 PM

Members, RSVP today!

Not a member yet? Membership has its perks. Learn more at dixon.org/membership.

Meet the Artist 🎨Join us on June 18 for an evening celebrating artist Debbie Likley Pacheco and her Mallory/Wurtzburger...
06/12/2026

Meet the Artist 🎨

Join us on June 18 for an evening celebrating artist Debbie Likley Pacheco and her Mallory/Wurtzburger exhibition "Living in Layers." Working in mixed media, Pacheco combines digital and analog techniques to create layered compositions that blur the line between abstraction and naturalism.

Spend the evening exploring the exhibition, meeting the artist, and experiencing her work in the galleries.

June 18 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Free

Debbie Likley Pacheco, "Fragmented," 2026; Photograph, paint, and wax on wood; Courtesy of the artist

Huge congratulations to our Director, Kevin Sharp, on being recognized as one of Memphis Magazine's 2026 CEOs of the Yea...
06/11/2026

Huge congratulations to our Director, Kevin Sharp, on being recognized as one of Memphis Magazine's 2026 CEOs of the Year!

For 19 years, Kevin has helped shape the Dixon into a place where art, gardens, education, and community come together. His leadership has elevated the Dixon's international profile while ensuring that everything we do remains focused on serving Memphis.

As Kevin shared with Memphis Magazine, "Everything we do is for Memphis." That commitment is reflected in every exhibition, program, and experience we create for visitors.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved honor and thanking Kevin for his dedication to the Dixon and our community.

Step beyond the galleries and discover a hidden piece of Dixon history.This Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, at 2...
06/11/2026

Step beyond the galleries and discover a hidden piece of Dixon history.

This Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, at 2 PM, join our docents for a special tour of the Dixon residence upstairs—an area not typically open to visitors. Explore the spaces where Margaret and Hugo Dixon lived and gain a deeper understanding of the people behind the museum.

Please note: This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

June 12 & 13 | 2 PM | FREE

Limited capacity | First come first served

Get growing with us this summer 🌱☀️Project Grow invites visitors of all ages to explore the gardens through hands-on act...
06/10/2026

Get growing with us this summer 🌱☀️

Project Grow invites visitors of all ages to explore the gardens through hands-on activities inspired by nature, plants, and the changing seasons at the Dixon. Drop in anytime during the program to learn, create, and connect with the outdoors.

All supplies are included, and no experience is needed!

June 13 | 1-3 PM | Free

Paris is coming to the Dixon ☕This summer, step into the cafés, conversations, and creative energy that shaped the art w...
06/10/2026

Paris is coming to the Dixon ☕

This summer, step into the cafés, conversations, and creative energy that shaped the art world in "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855–1914."

Featuring more than fifty works from collections across the United States and Europe, this internationally organized exhibition explores how Parisian cafés became gathering places for artists, writers, performers, and revolutionaries!

Honoré Daumier, "What is Known as Dining in a Restaurant," 1844; lithograph on newsprint; Dixon Gallery and Gardens; Gift of The Armand Hammer Foundation, 1987.40

Start your painting journey here at the Dixon!🎨Join artist Shawna White for Hobby Kick-Start: Landscape Studies, a begin...
06/09/2026

Start your painting journey here at the Dixon!🎨

Join artist Shawna White for Hobby Kick-Start: Landscape Studies, a beginner-friendly workshop focused on the foundations of plein air landscape painting. Participants will learn composition techniques, image transfer methods, and acrylic painting basics while creating their own landscape study.

By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a partially completed painting, practical skills for starting future acrylic works, and a recommended supply list to continue creating at home.

June 18 | 6–8 PM | Ages 16+

$25 | Members $15

Registration required | Space limited | Supplies included

Ready to sketch something a little dramatic? 🎭This Thursday, Stage and Sketch returns for an evening of figure drawing i...
06/08/2026

Ready to sketch something a little dramatic? 🎭

This Thursday, Stage and Sketch returns for an evening of figure drawing inspired by performance, costume, and movement. Co-organized by Shelda Edwards, this isn’t your average drawing session—expect dynamic poses, theatrical flair, and plenty of creative inspiration.

Bring your preferred drawing surface and supplies, and join us for a night of art-making at the museum.

FREE

It’s hard to say goodbye to this extraordinary exhibition and the bold, unforgettable world of Mary Sims. Thank you to e...
06/07/2026

It’s hard to say goodbye to this extraordinary exhibition and the bold, unforgettable world of Mary Sims. Thank you to everyone who visited, shared memories, and celebrated the work of this Memphis original.

SAVE THE DATE | "Café Society: Art and Sociability in Paris, 1855 – 1914" opens on Sunday, June 21.

Mary Sims, "Snow White and Rose Red," 1972; Acrylic and graphite on canvas; Collection of Meg Menzies; © Estate of Mary Sims

Fernand Lungren, "In the Café, ca. 1882-84; Oil on canvas; Museum purchase with funds provided by the estate of Cecil Williams Marshall, 2018.2

Address

4339 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN
38117

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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(901) 761-5250

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