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The Chapter Hall

The Chapter Hall with its grand fireplace, vivid stained glass windows, chandelier from the Farnese Palace in Rome and collection of paintings from the sixteenth to the twentieth centuries, is an impressive yet welcoming ceremonial space for up to 100 guests.

The Council Chamber

The Council Chamber is a more intimate room, spanning the arch of St John’s Gate; it accommodates up to 30–40 guests for a reception, and seats up to 25 people for wedding ceremonies. With exquisite Whitefriars’ Glass windows, large paintings of British monarchs and gold commemorative panelling, it has a very special ambience.

The Prior’s Dining Room

Welcoming and elegant, and containing some of the Museum’s most important paintings, the Prior’s Dining Room is ideal for small weddings (maximum capacity 10 people). With its atmosphere of formal tranquillity, it is perfect for quiet, stylish and intimate occasions.

Special rates are available for couples wishing to hold their receptions at St John’s Gate.

Availability

To check availability of either of the above spaces please contact venues@sja.org.uk.

We advise early contact with Islington Registrars to ensure that a registrar is available for your chosen date and time.

What our clients say

“What a splendid day we had on Saturday. The staff were an absolute delight, not just endlessly helpful but also wonderfully friendly.” —Bernice

“We couldn’t have been happier with the venue. The Chapter Hall looked beautiful and the Council Chamber was a perfect drinks space.” —Kate

“The Museum was a much-commented-on element of our wedding. The acoustics in the venue were superb.” —Catherine

What people say

“Thank you for being so helpful and for making our conference such a pleasant day. Everybody loved the venue – they are a discerning group of people with very high standards. I would highly recommend the Museum as a conference venue.”

National Trust

“We want to express our deepest thanks for your organisation and efficiency on the day of our wedding. All staff at the Museum were really helpful and we are delighted to have had our wedding ceremony with you.”

Siobhan

“We had an amazing day. So many people have complimented us on the choice of venue, it really is a special place.”

Helen and Ed

“We couldn’t have been happier with the venue – everyone was extremely friendly and accommodating. The Chapter Hall looked beautiful and the Council Chamber was a perfect drinks space.”

Kate

“The committee was overwhelmingly in favour of the Museum over other locations I had scouted. Your helpfulness and positive attitude really made your venue so wonderful a place to perform.”

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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: