The presented maps illustrate the major transformation of the South Wing of Walton Museum in two years, namely 2008 and 2012.
Overall, the most striking change is the vertical growth of the structure, which expanded from a two-storey edifice in 2008 to a four-storey one in 2012, thereby introducing a greater variety of amenities for visitors, including both interior and exterior facilities.
In 2008, the South Wing of the Walton Museum consisted of a two-storey structure. The construction of this building included a gallery, a shop, and a cloakroom on the ground floor; the reception area was located on the first floor. A reading area was established adjacent to the reception, and stairs connected the shop and cloakroom.
By 2012, significant changes had occurred with the expansion of the South Wing of Walton Museum into a four-storey edifice. The erection of a new entrance hall above the gallery, topped with a terrace, enhanced the building’s functionality. The cloakroom was relocated to the reception area, which was then replaced by a children’s play zone. Additionally, a restaurant was added on the western side above the reception. The former reading room was converted into a self-service café, and a new exhibition space was constructed on the top floor above the café. These developments greatly enriched the amenities available to visitors.