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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
Click here to access the online exhibition

' 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.

Exhibitions Programme

25 February to 21 June
Life in Sepia

Photographs of Early Letchworth Garden City
Explore the early days of Letchworth Garden City - the Pioneer Years - through an exhibition of photographs by Letchworth photographers, Donald Brunt and Ebenezer Housden, and the postcards of Clutterbuck and Julian Tayler.

Tuesday 24 - Saturday 5 July
Life in Colour

See all the entries from 2007's Letchworth Garden City community photographic competition, 'Picture This', featuring many Letchworth landmark buildings and environmental features.

Saturday 12 July to 4 October
Cinema in Letchworth Garden City

Discover the golden age of the silver screen in Letchworth, exploring the history of Letchworth's cinemas and the Garden City's cinematic connections...


For further information or to be added to the mailing list please call 01462 482710 or email fgchm@letchworth.com

School and group visits can be catered for, and talks are available. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

 
Contact Details

First Garden City Heritage Museum
296 Norton Way South
Letchworth Garden City
Hertfordshire
SG6 1SU

Tel:
Fax:
Email:

01462 482710
01462 486056
fgchm@letchworth.com

Opening Hours

Open:
Monday to Saturday, 10am - 5pm

Closed:
Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.

Forthcoming Events

Saturday 26 July
Teddy Bears Picnic


Our popular annual event - bring a picnic and have lunch in the museum garden, with stories, games and all sorts of fun for all the family...

Saturday 16 August
Summer Fun Day


Featuring face painting, performance artist, magician, puppet show and wood turning


All Children attending museum events must be accompanied by an adult.

Admission Charges

Residents: 50p
Non-Residents:£1.00
Students: 50p
Under 16’s: FREE
Sorry, no unaccompanied
children under 13

Parking

Public car parks at Hillshott and Gernon Road are both within 5 minutes walk of the museum.

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