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Museum of the Order of St John

The Museum of the Order of St John occupies a historic complex in the City of London where medieval and sixteenth-century rooms sit alongside contemporary spaces, creating an unusual setting for group events. The interplay of ancient architecture and modern facilities makes it distinctive for weddings, civil partnerships and formal gatherings.

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The Council Chamber at Museum of the Order of St John

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⌖ Farringdon · EC1M 4DA

Museum of the Order of St John

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The Council Chamber

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The Council Chamber dates from 1504 and holds an intimate, evocative character. Whitefriars Glass sets the windows, and the walls are panelled with plaques commemorating Knights and Dames of the Order of St John. The Gate's flanking towers contain a sixteenth-century spiral staircase that survived the Great Fire, the Library with its collection of manuscripts and incunabula, and the Malta Room, furnished with pieces from the palaces of Valletta and Mdina and hung with seventeenth-century panoramas of Valletta's fortifications. Venue hire can include private tours of these historic rooms.

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Seated25

Standing40

PrivacyPrivate

Price guideHire fee from £2,400

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The Cloister Garden at Museum of the Order of St John

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The Cloister Garden is planted with flowers and fragrant medicinal herbs, offering quiet refuge within the energy of Clerkenwell. A 200-year-old olive tree stands at its heart, casting shade over drifts of lavender and roses. The space suits champagne receptions following ceremonies at St John's Gate and summer parties. Should weather turn, the adjacent Priory Gallery provides a warm alternative.

Seated: Unknown
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £3,600

The Chapter Hall at Museum of the Order of St John

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The Chapter Hall functions as a formal dining space distinguished by its timber-vaulted medieval ceiling. Tall proportions and oak-lined walls are punctuated by large framed portraits and formal wooden seating. Natural daylight enters the room, which is arranged for banquet layouts beneath decorative overhead lighting. An original carved stone fireplace and historic portraiture form focal points. The space suits intimate, formal seated dinners and polished, historically framed gatherings.

Seated: 110
Standing: 130
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £4,200

Museum Galleries at Museum of the Order of St John

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The Museum Galleries sit within the Gate, where venerable Tudor walls are complemented by sleek modern detailing. A large glass roof floods the space with natural light during the day. At night, dramatic illumination of the stone walls creates an impressive setting for receptions and lectures.

Seated: 40
Standing: 100
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £2,400

The Priory Church at Museum of the Order of St John

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The Priory Church possesses understated grandeur and acoustic clarity, qualities that often surprise visitors on first entry through its unassuming front door. Paintings and Order banners adorn the interior. The large, light space accommodates concerts, lectures, lunches and dinners.

Seated: 230
Standing: 250
Privacy: Private
Price guide: Hire fee from £4,800