Tour the Dixon
Museum Tours
Tour Information
Get to know the exhibitions and collections at the Dixon through docent and staff-led tours. Ask questions, take notes, and learn more about art and gardens at the Dixon. Our guided visits are free of charge. Please allow 1-2 weeks for us to schedule your guide. Please have a minimum of 10 visitors in your group to request a guide.
Current Exhibitions
The Dixon presents two special exhibitions at any given time. Past exhibitions have featured photography, paintings, sculpture, decorative objects, and more. Exhibitions change quarterly, visit Current Exhibitions to stay up to date on what is on view and when.
Become a Docent
If you are a continuous learner, are interested in art, history, or education, we need you! Join the Dixon’s Docent team and create meaningful experiences for your community while learning, making new friends and surrounding yourself with beautiful and meaningful art. To become a docent learn the details here.
Garden Tours
Arboretum Status
The Dixon is a Level 4 Arboretum, featuring 120 named species of trees on the property. The Dixon’s arboretum map is updated, and each tree will be numbered to correspond with the map; every tree’s label includes both the botanical and common name.
From Seed to Vase
The Memphis Garden Club Cutting Garden is the most popular and dynamic of the Dixon's gardens. The colorful blooms grown here are used in the arrangements displayed in the Museum Residence and Catmur Foyer as well as in the small arrangements displayed in the café and at Dixon events.
Garden History
Learn the history of the design of the gardens, highlighting the role of Hugh Dixon's sister, Hope Dixon Crutchfield, in its creation. You will learn how the gardens were laid out and what influences helped determine where to place sculpture and benches to best capture the views and accent garden features. Learn more here.
