Sight guide · Memphis · United States
Visiting Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Set in a former private estate, the Dixon displays French and American Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including works by Monet, Renoir and Degas, plus a large collection of decorative porcelain.
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Quick answer
Dixon Gallery and Gardens is a gallery in East Memphis, Memphis. Allow 1.5–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Gallery
- Area
- East Memphis
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- art, couples, rainy day and off the beaten path
- Best months
- January–March
About Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Set in a former private estate, the Dixon displays French and American Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, including works by Monet, Renoir and Degas, plus a large collection of decorative porcelain. Formal and woodland gardens surround the house.
Tip: Leave time to walk the gardens, especially in spring when azaleas and dogwoods are in bloom.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1.5–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: East Memphis, leafy suburbs with museums, gardens and the city's largest park.
Best time to visit Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Dixon Gallery and Gardens is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- March: 18°C (64°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- February: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- January: 10°C (50°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Memphis has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Dixon Gallery and Gardens is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Graceland and National Civil Rights Museum.
- No. 13 of the 18 sights in our Memphis things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in museums in Memphis.
Near Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Also in East Memphis, so you can walk between them:
- Shelby Farms Park — 2–4 hours, free
- Memphis Botanic Garden — 2 hours, low cost
If you like Dixon Gallery and Gardens
- Blues Hall of Fame Museum — South Main Arts District, 1 hour
- Metal Museum — South Memphis bluff, 1 hour
Staying near Dixon Gallery and Gardens
Stay in East Memphis ($$) to walk here: leafy suburbs with museums, gardens and the city's largest park. All areas to stay in Memphis.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Dixon Gallery and Gardens?
Plan 1.5–2 hours. With Shelby Farms Park nearby, it fits a half-day in East Memphis.
+Is Dixon Gallery and Gardens free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Dixon Gallery and Gardens?
January–March, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Leave time to walk the gardens, especially in spring when azaleas and dogwoods are in bloom.
+Do I need to book Dixon Gallery and Gardens in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.