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The Dixon Gallery and Gardens Is Free Through 2021

 Great news for Memphians and visitors this summer and fall—the one-of-a-kind Dixon Gallery & Gardens is totally free to everyone through the end of 2021!

dixon museum and green grassy lawn
Holly Whitfield

The Dixon is a Memphis institution. There are multiple gardens, meandering pathways, towering trees, outdoor sculptures, flowers, a cutting garden, and more. Learn more about the gardens on the Dixon's website.

Dixon Gardens
Dixon Gallery & Gardens. Photo Credit: Baxter Buck

As for the galleries, the Dixon's permanent collection includes American paintings, art, and objects, collections of 18th-century German porcelain, and much more. There are also rotating exhibits featuring unique artworks and even some local exhibits. Learn more about the art at the Dixon on their website.

The Dixon is open: 

  • Tuesday - Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Third Thursdays: 10 am - 8 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday: 1 - 5 pm
  • Museum & Gardens Closed Mondays

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