March's Item of the Month

Important information for visitors

Until summer 2025, there is a new visitor route at the National Maritime Museum while we carry out essential improvements to the Museum's roof. Most galleries will still be open as normal, and special exhibitions are currently free for all visitors. However, the Great Map and AHOY! will be closed for the duration of the works. Find out more.

Essential Information

Location	National Maritime Museum

14 Mar 2012

March’s item of the month is a travel guide giving a charming and enthralling insight into journeying in the Orient

Published in March 1936 and written in a friendly and informal style, the guide gives listings for the traveller of shops, services and facilities in each of 20 Oriental cities.

Sue (Digital Resources Librarian)