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The given maps compare the design of the South Wing of Walton Museum in 2008 and its layout in 2012. Overall, the museum experienced significant development in facilities over the 4-year-period, with an upgrade in the variety of experience for its visitors. Regarding the 2008 blueprint, it is evident that there were two main floors, one of which was located underground. Visitors entered via a path situated on the left side of the map that led directly to the entrance. The central section was a reception, and a reading room situated on its right. The underground storey was occupied by a special exhibition room located beneath the entrance, followed by a shop and a cloak room respectively, all of which were connected to the ground floor by stairs. In the 2012 map, the South Wing underwent noticeable renovation. The entrance was rearranged into a terrace and an entrance hall, while the reception area was now combined with the cloak room, making room for the relocation of the children’s play area. A new restaurant was built above the reception and cloakroom, and a self-service area with an exhibition room above was developed. The former stairs were now replaced by a lift, whereas the remaining sections saw no changes.