The maps show the changes in the functional area of a museum in 1988 and after the decoration in 2008. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparison where relevant.

The two maps illustrate the layout of a museum in 1998 and how it was redesigned in 2008.

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the permanent exhibition space was reduced, several new facilities ,

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as a restaurant, fountains, and an outdoor café area, were introduced to improve visitor experience. In 1998, the museum consisted mainly of permanent exhibition rooms in both corners of the northern side. At the centre, there was a garden with a café located just above it. The temporary display room was situated on the western part near the entrance,

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the right-hand side contained a shop, a coatroom, and toilets. By 2008, major changes had taken place. The garden was removed and replaced by three fountains

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an outdoor area for the café. A restaurant was constructed in the northwest corner, which reduced the size of the permanent demonstration area. The temporary exhibition room remained

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the western part but was slightly expanded. The shop was relocated to the south, next to the new coatroom.

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, the café became smaller in order to provide space for a new WC beside it.