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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Family Scavenger Hunt

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

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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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Yoga

Strengthen your yoga practice and enjoy the health benefits of light exercise with yoga instructors Laura Gray McCann and Rachel Drewry.

All levels welcome | Drop-in program
Free

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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

Guided Meditation

If guided mediations are for you, please enjoy one of the options below, provided by Karla Ingram.

• five-minute seated mediation

• ten-minute seated meditation

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Food Truck Fridays

June 9: Cousins Maine Lobster

June 16: Yippie Trippie & The Porkstars

June 23: Sips and Sammies

June 30: Good Groceries

Park and Cherry, the museum café, will be open with its spring menu, including beer and wine.

*food trucks are subject to change, follow us on social media for updates

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Women in the Arts

Memphis is overflowing with dynamic, influential, and groundbreaking Women in the Arts.

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