Museum of the Order of St John

Overview

This 16thC gatehouse was formerly the southern entrance to the Priory of the Medieval Order of St John; its history is closely linked to Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Shakespeare, Hogarth, Dr Johnson and Dickens. The spectacular museum and historic rooms contain furniture, paintings, manuscripts, silver, jewellery, armour and coins relating to the Knights' history.

The 12thC Norman crypt and the grand priory church can be seen on the guided tour. Armour, manuscripts and religious art are among the treasures on display in the Museum. A new, interactive gallery uses multimedia exhibits to tell the story of St John's Ambulance, founded by the British Order of St John in 19thC.

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Events at Museum of the Order of St John

Michael Heslop: The Search for the Defensive System of the Knights of Northern Rhodes at Museum of the Order of St John

Museum Club at Museum of the Order of St John

Pamela Willis: William Weston, Prior of England (1527-1540) at Museum of the Order of St John

St Pancras Old and New at Museum of the Order of St John

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Venue Details & Map

Museum of the Order of St John

Address

St John's Gate
St John's Lane

Islington

London

EC1M 4DA

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7324 4005

Email:

juliet.barclay@sja.org.uk

Website:

http://www.museumstjohn.org.uk

Public transport:

Farringdon Station: turn left out of main station exit, turn left into Turnmill St, 1st right into Benjamin St and up Albion Place to St John's Lane. St John's Gate is on the left.

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Advance booking only

Group bookings accepted

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Available for wedding receptions

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Offers charity rates

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Licenced for civil marriages

Civil Partnership licence held

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Free entry