The diagrams illustrate the changes made to the layout of the ground floor of a museum between 1990 and 2010.
Overall, the museum underwent significant modifications during the 20-year period, with some areas being replaced, others relocated, and new features added. The primary focus seems to have been on modernizing the space and enhancing visitor engagement.
In 1990, the museum’s ground floor featured several distinct areas. The reception counter was located directly at the entrance, with a natural history room to its left. A local history room occupied the right-hand side of the layout. Towards the center, there was an archaeology gallery, and a gift shop was situated in the top-left corner. The museum office was located near the entrance on the far left.
By 2010, several notable changes had been implemented. The archaeology gallery was removed and replaced by a café and gift shop, combining the two functions. A new children’s interactive zone was introduced in the top-right corner, replacing part of the local history room. Additionally, a lift was installed at the center of the ground floor, near the stairs. The natural history room remained in the same location but was slightly reduced in size to accommodate the lift. Meanwhile, the reception counter, museum office, and local history room stayed in their original places, but the local history room was reduced in size. A new poster display area was added next to the children’s interactive zone. These changes reflect an effort to create a more dynamic and family-friendly environment within the museum, while retaining some of its original features.