Today, Collections Inventory Assistant, Immie unveils more secrets from the stores! Read more
The Museum of the Order of St John
The unique and fascinating story of an ancient religious military Order, from its origins caring for sick pilgrims in eleventh century Jerusalem, through to its modern-day role with St John Ambulance, the international first aid charity.
What our visitors say
- "I absolutely loved it. Such an interesting topic and so well presented. One of my favourite museum experiences ever."
- "What a gem of a museum! Thank you for an interesting and enlightening visit."
- "The receptionist is one of the most cheerful and friendly people I've ever met!"
News and events
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The Priory Church of the Order of St John. Photography by Shaun Le Gassick
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The Crypt. Photography by Shaun Le Gassick
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The Link Gallery. © MOSJ
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The Cloister Garden. © MOSJ
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The Chapter Hall. © MOSJ
Blog
Secrets from the Stores: Anatomical Model
Archivist Sophie Denman shares a glimpse into some of the work within the St John Archive, as this week, we have started the first phase of a mammoth project to completely repackage and update the catalogue entries for the Archive's collection of... Read more
In celebration of International Nurses Day - exploring the early years of nursing with St John Ambulance
International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every 12th May, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth, and is an opportunity for us to celebrate our nurses and their unwavering commitment to making a difference to people's lives.... Read more
Working with the Museum – Cataloguing and Inventory
In March 2023 Ambia, a postgraduate history student at Queen Mary University of London, was placed with the Museum of the Order of St John to work on an ongoing inventory project, and gain an insight in to the work of a bustling museum and a busy... Read more
Changing Impressions of the Museum Industry
My time at the Museum of the Order of St John as an intern has entirely changed my perception of how a museum functions and the array of people and teams working behind the scenes to make it so. Did you know that a museum is not just galleries and displays? Read more
Sponsors
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:

