We are thrilled to announce that the Museum has been awarded £413,015 in capital investment from Arts Council England’s Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND).
The funding will be used to repair and renew the roofs of St John’s Gate, improve the historic building’s resilience to extreme weather, and add state-of-the-art breathable insulation to increase energy efficiency and reduce our carbon footprint.
These vital improvements will ensure that we can continue to share this remarkable architectural gem with audiences for decades to come. Work will begin later this year and we will remain open and accessible throughout.
From Tuesday 19 May to Thursday 21 May we will be hosting Clerkenwell Design Week. The Museum Galleries at St John’s Gate will remain open but may be busier than usual. If you register for Clerkenwell Design Week you can access the historic spaces for free and view the Design Week exhibits.
The Museum of the Order of St John is proud to announce the launch of its online collections platform, opening up centuries of medieval and modern history and heritage to a global audience for the first time.
Visitors can now explore highlights from the Museum’s rich collections — from rare manuscripts and ceremonial objects to medical innovations and stories of humanitarian service — all from the comfort of their own homes.
This digital launch marks a major step in making the Museum’s treasures more accessible for researchers, history enthusiasts and the general public alike.
Marking the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Order of St John’s Life Saving Medal, For Service in the Cause of Humanity, edited by Roger Willoughby and John Wilson, critically documents the previously untold story of these highly prestigious but little-known awards.
On 13th May 2024 we will be launching a new podcast series featuring new research into the history of the Order of St John in the later medieval and early modern periods – when the Order was headquartered on Rhodes and Malta, and our priory here in London was built. Each episode begins as we take an item off the shelves from our historic library collection, and explore different aspects of our history that it leads us to investigate.
To find out more and download the latest episode head to the Podcast page.
The Museum of the Order of St John would like to thank all those who have supported and continue to support its work. In particular, the Museum would like to thank the following for their generosity:
