The two maps compare the layout of a ground floor of a museum in 1950 with its current design. Overall, the ground floor already had different types of exhibitions; however, following the redevelopment, it has become even more diverse with the introduction of wider range of exhibitions. This transformation has come at the expense of some amenities, even though the museum tried maintaining its features.
In 1950, the ground floor had a variety of exhibitions. The access to the museum was from the south, with a big area for sculptures immediately inside the entrance, whereas a courtyard was located along the northern edge of the map. Bookshop, temporary exhibition, and cafe occupied the western wing, while Australia, middle European, and early European arts were situated on the other wing.
Since then, the ground floor has undergone significant redevelopment. Although the majority of exhibitions, including the sculpture section, bookshop, temporary exhibition, cafe, and middle European and early European arts have been preserved in their original positions, the Australia art has been relocated to make way for Asian art. Australian art moved to the northeastern corner, which previously was occupied by a part of the courtyard. This courtyard has been removed to give room to Australian aboriginal art and children art school. Finally, the cafe, which is located to the south of children art school, now shares space with toilet.