Plan Your Visit to the Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Set on seventeen acres in the heart of East Memphis, Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a free art museum and public garden where every visit feels a little like an exhale. Whether you're driving in from Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, or Southaven, getting here is easy - and once you arrive, admission is on us. Browse the hours, parking, and directions below, then come spend an afternoon with the art and the gardens.
Admission
Free, For Good.
General admission to Dixon Gallery and Gardens is free. Every gallery, every garden path, every season - at no cost. This is a gift to our community, made possible by our members, donors, and friends.
The Dixon is also a proud Blue Star Museum, offering free admission year-round to active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
Hours
Come early, stay late.
- Tuesday – Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Third Thursdays: 10 am – 8 pm (extended evening hours)
- Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm
- Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
- Closed Mondays
Find Your Way Around
A little of everything, in every direction.
The Dixon's seventeen acres hold more than you can see in a single loop - formal gardens, woodland paths, sculpture, the Residence, the main galleries, the museum shop, and Park + Cherry café all tucked across the grounds.
Before you arrive (or once you're standing in the parking lot wondering where to start), take a look at the Dixon Map. It lays out every garden, gallery, and gathering spot so you can plan a route that fits the time you have, whether that's a quick walk through the tulips or a slow afternoon with the full collection.
Parking Information
Parking at the Dixon is free and on-site, with spacious lots just inside the Park Avenue entrance. ADA-accessible spaces are located closest to the museum entrance.
- Standard car parking: no permit, no fee
- Accessible parking: front lot, marked spaces near the main entrance
- Bus and motorcoach parking: available for group visits - please get in touch so we can save you a spot
Before You Arrive
A few small things that make a Dixon visit even better:
- Allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours to experience both the galleries and the gardens at a comfortable pace
- Strollers are welcome in the galleries and on the main garden paths
- Browse activities ahead of time to find tours, family programs, and seasonal events worth planning your visit around
Group Visits
Bringing a class, a club, a tour group, or a corporate team? We'd love to host you.
- Self-guided group visits are free and can be booked in advance
- Guided tours are available for groups of 10 or more - request at least three weeks ahead
- School and youth tours can be tailored by grade level and subject
- Senior groups, garden clubs, and travel groups are all warmly welcomed
To browse tour options and request a date, visit our Tours page. For custom group questions, contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. General admission is free for all visitors, year-round. Free admission is made possible by the Dixon's members, donors, and community friends.
Yes. Parking is free and on-site, with lots just inside the Park Avenue entrance and accessible spaces near the front door. No permit or pre-registration is required.
Most visitors spend between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours at the Dixon - about an hour in the galleries and another hour wandering the gardens. If you're stopping by Park + Cherry for lunch or coffee, allow extra time.
Yes. The Dixon's seventeen acres of gardens are open year-round during museum hours, and each season brings something different - tulips in spring, perennials and hydrangeas through summer, foliage in fall, and architectural beauty in winter. See current Hours & Admission before your visit.
Yes. The galleries, gardens, café, and shop are all wheelchair accessible, with complimentary wheelchairs available at the front desk and accessible parking near the entrance. To request additional accommodations, contact our team.
Absolutely. The Dixon is a wonderful spot for families - strollers are welcome, the gardens give kids room to roam, and we offer year-round family activities. Browse current options on our Things to Do page.
Yes. Park + Cherry, our on-site café led by Chef Phillip Dewayne, serves seasonal lunch, small bites, pastries, and fresh coffee. Indoor seating is in the museum shop; outdoor seating overlooks the gardens. See current hours of operation at Hours & Admission.
Beauty inside and out - and free for good.
Come for the art, stay for the gardens, and come back as often as you like.
