The diagrams illustrate the changes that occurred in a small local museum and its surrounding area between 1957 and 2007.
Overall, the museum underwent significant redevelopment over the 50-year period, with several new facilities being added and some original features being removed or relocated. The area became more modern and visitor-friendly.
In 1957, the museum consisted of a national history exhibition in the center, with a local history room on the left and a museum storeroom on the right. There was also an entrance hall at the bottom of the building. Surrounding the museum, a large garden area containing numerous trees occupied most of the northern and eastern sides.
By 2007, the layout had changed substantially. The national history exhibition was replaced by a larger complex containing a special exhibitions area and an education centre. The local history room remained in the same place, while the storeroom was removed to make space for new facilities. Additionally, a café and a reception area were introduced near the entrance. Outside, much of the garden was cleared to create a car park, leaving only a small section of greenery in the northwest corner.
Overall, the museum evolved from a simple, garden-surrounded building into a more developed institution with modern amenities designed to accommodate a greater number of visitors.