The Museum of the Order of St John
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Archived: 2026-04-23 15:39
The Museum of the Order of St John
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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
The Museum secures investment from Arts Council England to conserve St John’s Gate
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 r
epair and renew the roofs of St John’s Gate, i
mprove the historic building’s resilience to extreme weather, and a
dd 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.
READ MORE ABOUT HIRING OUR VENUES
The Museum of the Order of St John Launches Online Collections!
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.
Explore Collections Online through this link.
READ MORE ABOUT HIRING OUR VENUES
The Cloister Garden. © MOSJ
The Chapter Hall. © MOSJ
Blog
“Lansdowne”, Lansdowne 451, f.127, British Library Archive
Medieval History, Medical History, 10 Minute Talks
Leprosy and the Order of St Lazarus
Posted 2 April 2026
Melanie Nightingale
Leprosy has always been an extremely stigmatised condition, oftentimes being associated with aversion, segregation and isolation. What was leprosy, however and what did it involve? Furthermore, why were those with leprosy discriminated against and...
Read more
“Lansdowne”, Lansdowne 451, f.127, British Library Archive
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Digitisation, St John Archive, Volunteering
Some previously unseen photographs from the St John Archive, and Pat finds a photograph of himself!
Posted 1 April 2026
Sophie Denman
Archivist
In November 2025, we announced our success in receiving an AIM Museum Fundamentals grant funded by Pilgrim Trust and The Julia Rausing Trust to address our collection of photographic prints (more information here). In this blog post, the...
Read more
See more blog posts
Digitisation, St John Archive, St John People, Conservation, Volunteering
An update on our photography project
Posted 12 February 2026
Sophie Denman
Sophie Denman (Archivist)
In November 2025, we announced our success in receiving an AIM Museum Fundamentals grant funded by Pilgrim Trust and The Julia Rausing Trust to address our collection of photographic prints (more information here). Read on to find out how the...
Read more
See more blog posts
St John Archive, St John Youth, St John People, Volunteering
The Museum launches an Introduction to the Archive Film!
Posted 7 December 2025
Sophie Denman
Archivist
It's Explore Your Archive week and today's theme is #YourArchives - what better way to celebrate our archive than to launch our new archive film!
Our film is the culmination of our exciting two-year project to catalogue the founding records of St...
Read more
See more blog posts
St John Archive, 10 Minute Talks, St John People
World Aids Day and St John Ambulance
Posted 4 December 2025
Rebecca Raven
Rebecca Raven (Curator)
Trigger warning: Mentions of homophobia and discrimination
The 1980s and 90s were a period marked by fear, stigma and misinformation, but also courage, compassion and community response. While public understanding lagged and prejudice was...
Read more
See more blog posts
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:
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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
The Museum secures investment from Arts Council England to conserve St John’s Gate
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 r
epair and renew the roofs of St John’s Gate, i
mprove the historic building’s resilience to extreme weather, and a
dd 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.
READ MORE ABOUT HIRING OUR VENUES
The Museum of the Order of St John Launches Online Collections!
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.
Explore Collections Online through this link.
READ MORE ABOUT HIRING OUR VENUES
The Cloister Garden. © MOSJ
The Chapter Hall. © MOSJ
Blog
“Lansdowne”, Lansdowne 451, f.127, British Library Archive
Medieval History, Medical History, 10 Minute Talks
Leprosy and the Order of St Lazarus
Posted 2 April 2026
Melanie Nightingale
Leprosy has always been an extremely stigmatised condition, oftentimes being associated with aversion, segregation and isolation. What was leprosy, however and what did it involve? Furthermore, why were those with leprosy discriminated against and...
Read more
“Lansdowne”, Lansdowne 451, f.127, British Library Archive
See more blog posts
Digitisation, St John Archive, Volunteering
Some previously unseen photographs from the St John Archive, and Pat finds a photograph of himself!
Posted 1 April 2026
Sophie Denman
Archivist
In November 2025, we announced our success in receiving an AIM Museum Fundamentals grant funded by Pilgrim Trust and The Julia Rausing Trust to address our collection of photographic prints (more information here). In this blog post, the...
Read more
See more blog posts
Digitisation, St John Archive, St John People, Conservation, Volunteering
An update on our photography project
Posted 12 February 2026
Sophie Denman
Sophie Denman (Archivist)
In November 2025, we announced our success in receiving an AIM Museum Fundamentals grant funded by Pilgrim Trust and The Julia Rausing Trust to address our collection of photographic prints (more information here). Read on to find out how the...
Read more
See more blog posts
St John Archive, St John Youth, St John People, Volunteering
The Museum launches an Introduction to the Archive Film!
Posted 7 December 2025
Sophie Denman
Archivist
It's Explore Your Archive week and today's theme is #YourArchives - what better way to celebrate our archive than to launch our new archive film!
Our film is the culmination of our exciting two-year project to catalogue the founding records of St...
Read more
See more blog posts
St John Archive, 10 Minute Talks, St John People
World Aids Day and St John Ambulance
Posted 4 December 2025
Rebecca Raven
Rebecca Raven (Curator)
Trigger warning: Mentions of homophobia and discrimination
The 1980s and 90s were a period marked by fear, stigma and misinformation, but also courage, compassion and community response. While public understanding lagged and prejudice was...
Read more
See more blog posts
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: