Museum of the Order of St John, Independent museum at St John's Gate, Clerkenwell, London, United Kingdom
The Museum of the Order of St John sits at St John's Gate in Clerkenwell and houses collections of objects, paintings, and documents. These materials tell the story of the Order's work in medicine and military affairs across many centuries.
The Order began in the 12th century in Jerusalem, starting as a group focused on medical and military work. Its English headquarters took root in Clerkenwell during that same era and remained there for centuries.
The name comes from Saint John the Baptist, whose image appears throughout the rooms in various artworks. You will find portraits of European nobles who were connected to the Order's work across the continent.
Tours are offered several days each week with morning and afternoon options available to visitors. Farringdon station is the closest public transport point for reaching this location.
Below the gate sits a Norman crypt containing medieval architectural remains and objects from the original Priory. These underground spaces offer a rare glimpse into the building's earliest period.
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