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The Museum of the Order of St John tells a unique and fascinating story — the story of the Order of St John — from its origins in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its role today with St John Ambulance and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. This story highlights how, from founding a hospital to care for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, St John has maintained its caring role to the present day, working on numerous humanita...

St John's Lane, Clerkenwell
London
London
EC1M 4DA

020 7324 4005

The Museum of the Order of St John tells a unique and fascinating story — the story of the Order of St John — from its origins in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its role today with St John Ambulance and the St John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem. This story highlights how, from founding a hospital to care for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, St John has maintained its caring role to the present day, working on numerous humanitarian projects worldwide.

The Museum occupies two sites in Clerkenwell: St John’s Gate, which dates from 1504; and the Priory Church of St John with its surviving twelfth century Crypt. As well as offering a unique insight into the Order of St John through the Museum Galleries and guided tours of the historic buildings that house the rest of the Museum's collection, The Museum is also a highly popular venue for marriage ceremonies, wedding receptions, dinners and corporate events, boasting some of the most remarkable interiors in London, and seamlessly integrating architecture from the Romanesque to the Contemporary in a story lasting over 800 years.