The maps illustrate the changes made to the ground floor of a museum between 1950 and the present day.
Overall, the layout of the museum has been significantly modernized, with notable changes in the function of certain rooms, the creation of new facilities, and the reorganization of public spaces.
In 1950, the central area of the ground floor was occupied by a large entrance hall with a reception desk in the middle. On the left side of the hall, there was a café and a coat room, while the right side contained a shop and a storage room. Behind the hall, there was a garden, which was surrounded by exhibition rooms on three sides.
At present, the entrance hall has been replaced with a large open atrium, which serves as a focal point for visitors. The café has been moved to the back left corner of the building, replacing part of the former garden area, while the shop is now located on the right-hand side, enlarged compared to its original size. The storage room has been converted into a children’s play area, and a new lift has been added near the entrance for better accessibility. The original garden has been redesigned into a combination of a café seating area and an open courtyard. Exhibition spaces have been rearranged and expanded, making the museum more visitor-friendly and interactive.
In summary, the museum’s ground floor has undergone extensive redevelopment, with the focus shifting from traditional exhibition space towards a more modern, visitor-oriented layout with improved facilities.