Museum and Library of the Order of St John
St John's Gate
St John's Lane
London
EC1M 4DA
T: 020 7324 4005
Visitor Information
Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm
Sat 10am – 4pm
Public tours take place Tues, Fri or Sat at 11am and 2.30pm
Home to the ancient Priory of the Knights Hospitallers who, in the Middle Ages, fought for their faith and tended the sick in their hospital in Jerusalem. The site houses a 16th century church, a 12th century crypt and a Tudor gate house containing collections of silver, ceramics, furniture and paintings from the knights' time in Malta.
Since the knights moved out, the Gate has had several connections with notable figures from history, including Richard Hogarth (father of William), Dr Johnson and David Garrick. In 1874 it became the home of the British Order of St John and an exhibition tells of the history and work of the present day Order.
Accessibility
The refurbished museum galleries (which opened in October 2010) on the ground floor are acessible to mobility impaired visitors. The museum's website says it is designed to be fully inclusive and to provide "an engaging and positive experience for all visitors" and that "museum staff are available for guidance at any stage of your visit, please do not hesitate to ask our staff."