The Garden City Collection is an internationally significant collection of historical artefacts cared for by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation. Based in Letchworth, the world’s first Garden City.

There are over 250,000 items to discover, including: The archives of the early Garden City Movement and the architectural plans of the world’s first Garden City; furniture; art and a wealth of social history telling Letchworth’s fascinating stories.

You can explore our collection here by theme or a general search using the Search Collections bar. For tips on conducting an advanced search see Search Tips.

At the Garden City Collection Study Centre you can book a visit to research the collections or join us at one of our events.  See Visit Us. 

The Garden City Collection Study Centre is OPEN by appointment - please contact us to arrange a visit.

Objects from the Collection are also on display at The Museum at One Garden City, located in the former NHC/Goldsmiths building, next to Morrisons supermarket. The museum is open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm.