Ebenezer Howard, founder of Letchworth Garden City, had a vision that would end the poverty and slum conditions suffered by so many in the late Victorian era. Howard dreamed of ‘Garden Cities’ – a combination of the best elements of town and country, and a place where the profits from the town would be used to benefit ordinary townspeople.

"Sirens, Silk and Spitfires"
Letchworth Garden City and the Second World War
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' Human society and the beauty of nature are meant to be   enjoyed together ’

Ebenezer Howard, ‘Garden Cities of Tomorrow’, 1902

The First Garden City Heritage Museum tells the story of the Garden City Movement from its origins to the present day. It is housed in a beautiful and unique building designed in 1907 by the architect Barry Parker. You can visit Barry Parker’s office, filled with hand-made Arts and Crafts furniture and enjoy the temporary exhibitions programme, which explores the social history of Letchworth Garden City.

For further information or to be added to the mailing list please call 01462 482710 or email contact@gardencitymuseum.org

School and group visits can be catered for, and talks are available. Look at our dedicated Schools leafet here for more information. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.