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Dixon Gallery & Gardens

4339 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38117
901 761 5250
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Ranked #15 of 76 attractions in Memphis
Type: Art Museums
Description: Art museum specializing in impressionist and post-impressionist painting, featuring work by Matisse, Renoir, Gaugin, Cassat and Turner.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

I just loved being in the Dixon Gardens in the spring! It is a beautiful place! The art gallery is also impressive. Enjoyed the special exhibits. I missed their symphony concert - due to rain, but hope to visit the next time I'm in Memphis!

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Hot Springs, Arkansas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Dixon Gallery hides in an intimate setting providing a relaxing visual vacation combining the natural arts of the gardens with artful masterpieces of man.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

The permanent collection was out traveling which was disappointing and the gardens weren't blooming so the experience wasn't the best. Still there were a few lovely pieces in the jewelry exhibit that was there.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

the gallery and gardens are spectacular But the theater that produces shows there is amazing ! Dan McCleary and his troupe of seasoned actors produced an amazing Hamlet.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013 via mobile

Didn't realize until we had paid and started our visit that the impressionist paintings were all out of town on tour. I mentioned my disappointment at the cashier's desk and was told that I was not the first to voice this. Hmm..., really? Maybe they should try harder to let people know then. Apparently if you visit their website you... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Nice gallery and beautiful garden (even if just some flowers were blooming in March), but that's all. There are soooo many great attractions in Memphis, so I think it's not really a must-see if you have only a couple of days in the town - but if you have some extra time, I absolutely recommend it. Visit the gallery's homepage,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2013

We visited the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in March when there were only a few flowers blooming and when the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings had been replaced by an exhibit of Memphis artists from 2001. We were disappointed about missing the permanent collection, but impressed by the local art. The galleries were organized by year and had a wonderful variety... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

Wo, were we surprised by this small gallery and its setting. Although it was raining buckets of water, the grounds were still beautiful and led us to want to come back in the spring to walk teh gardens.

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Germantown, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2013

I have volunteered in the gardens for years and have participated in the annual wildflower sales in April. The art gallery is top notch. The symphony in the gardens is also a favorite. We take our chairs and picnic to sit on the lawn to hear the Memphis Symphony surrounded by the gardens.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

Humphreys pavillion was a perfect setting for a wedding reception. Lots of space and with little need for extra decoration. The bride and groom seemed to love it too.

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