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Dixon Gallery & Gardens
4339 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38117
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 118 attractions in Memphis
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Traveler Description: Art museum specializing in impressionist and post-impressionist painting, featuring work by Matisse, Renoir, Gaugin, Cassat and Turner.
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Attraction type: Art museum, Other
Address: 4339 Park Ave Memphis, TN 38117
Tel: 901 761 5250
Fax: 901 682 0943

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“Wonderful Experience”
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5 of 5 stars
ilovememphis 1 contribution
Alabama
Apr 30, 2009

The Dixon is a great Memphis attraction. The museum has a great mixture of old art and new modern art. The gardens are amazing in the spring and summer. The Dixon is a great place to bring your family and have a picnic or have a great family culture day. more

“Glorious spring at the Dixon”
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5 of 5 stars
GardenBlondie 1 contribution
Tennessee
Apr 29, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I recently toured the Dixon Gallery and Gardens and was delighted with my experience. The gardens were absolutely astounding and I understand that they are pristine at all times of the year. My surprise was the tour of the galleries where I found several exceptional exhibitions, knowledgeable and welcoming staff and a Museum Store filled with lovely gift items and... more

“Serenity in Memphis”
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5 of 5 stars
KansasGirl78 3 contributions
Kansas
May 7, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

The Dixon was one of the best parts of my recent trip to Memphis. We traveled during the first week of May and found the gardens to be lush green and vibrant. There is a nice walking trail where visitors can embrace nature and enjoy various sculptures throughout the garden grounds. The art museum was also quite enjoyable with a... more

“Not a good experience, Memphis native”
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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Memphis, TN
May 30, 2006
2/5 found this review helpful

I went to the Dixon as part of a photo club trip. I had never been to the Dixon before, and I would not recommend it. If you are planning on going, go in the spring or summer, because otherwise the gardens outside are very shabby. The museum itself is very stuffy and had poor lighting. The tour guides do... more

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Dixon Gallery & Gardens Address

4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
Tel: 901 761 5250 Fax: 901 682 0943