Pack a Picnic

Pack your own picnic or visit Park + Cherry, our museum cafe dine al fresco in the gardens! Bring a basket, a blanket, and enjoy the outdoors. Alcoholic beverages are permitted when purchased from Park+Cherry.

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Read our blog

The Dixon Post is the official blog of the Dixon Gallery & Gardens in Memphis. We offer a variety of articles that delve into art, horticulture, and community engagement. Readers can explore in-depth profiles of plants like conifers, gaining insights into their characteristics and cultivation. The blog also highlights the Dixon's educational initiatives, garden maintenance practices, and serves as an informative resource for art enthusiasts, gardeners, and the community.

The Dixon Post

Yoga

Strengthen your yoga practice and enjoy the health benefits of light exercise with instructor Laura Gray McCann. Yoga style adapts to the needs of each group.

All levels welcome | Drop-in program
Free

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Support the Tulips

Your donation helps us preserve, maintain, and enhance the breathtaking gardens you love. With your support, we can continue to cultivate vibrant landscapes, host educational programs, and create a peaceful retreat for the community to enjoy.

Dixon Blooms

Munch and Learn

Grab lunch and join Munch and Learn at the Dixon! The lecture series features presentations by local artists, scholars, and Dixon Staff sharing their knowledge on a variety of topics.

Visit the event calendar for more information.

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Family Scavenger Hunt

Looking for a family activity? Use our guide to spot different textures found around the Dixon grounds.

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Exhibition Lectures

The Dixon changes exhibitions seasonally and hosts a guest curator, scholar, or staff member to give an interesting lecture.

Visit our event calendar for details.

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Dine and Shop

Chef Phillip Dewayne offers seasonal dishes, including lunch, small bites, and fresh coffee and teas. Indoor dining is available in the museum shop or feel free to enjoy dining al fresco in the gardens.

Park + Cherry

Women in the Arts 2026

Join us for a vibrant day honoring the creativity, talent, and voices of women artists! Enjoy inspiring talks, musical performances, and an artist market featuring one-of-a-kind works. Don't miss special guest speaker, author of Memphis, Tara M. Stringfellow. Celebrate art of all forms while connecting with a community that uplifts and empowers women in the arts.

FREE

SPONSORED BY Orion Financial

Women in the Arts