The Museum Galleries will close at 4pm today
The Museum Galleries will close at 4pm today, Wednesday 7th August.
This is to keep our staff and building safe during any potential protests this evening.
News
New Publication: For Service in the Cause of Humanity
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.
Buy yours online from the Great British Bookshop.
Our new podcast series 'Off the Shelves at St John's Gate'.
Off the Shelves at St John's Gate: A Podcast Series
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.
Off the Shelves at St John’s Gate: a Podcast Series – Museum of the Order of St John
London Open Gardens
Drop into the Cloister Garden on Saturday 10 June, 9am – 5pm, to meet Community Gardener, Gabby Boraston, and learn more about our medicinal plants. A new garden trail will be available to explore our different varieties of St John’s Wort.
Free, drop-in.
Clerkenwell Design Week Notice
For the 23rd to the 26th of May, the Museum will be participating in Clerkenwell Design Week. Please note that the Church, Crypt, Priory Gallery and Cloister Garden will only be accessible this week to those that have a Clerkenwell Design Week pass. These passes are free and available via their website. After this week has ended, the Church and Crypt will only be accessible to the public by booked guided tours.
Cloister Garden Closure
Please note that the Cloister Garden will be closed to the public on Saturday 3rd June from 12 noon. The main Museum galleries at St John’s Gate will be open as usual.
Ten-Minute Talk & Tea
Our Ten-Minute Talk & Tea events are taking a hiatus in January, but will resume with a free talk about the Zinkeisen sisters at 12:30pm on Thursday 9th February. No need to book, just turn up and enjoy.
CANCELLED: October's Ten-Minute Talk and Tea
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to cancel this month’s Ten-Minute Talk and Tea, which was due to take place on Thursday 13th October.
The Museum Galleries will be open as usual, and our next Ten-Minute Talk and Tea will take place on Thursday 12th November at 12:30pm.
Those interested in the works of Doris and Anna Zinkeisen may like to come to our evening lecture on Wednesday 9th November at 7pm. For more information and to book, please visit the Museum’s Eventbrite page.