This is from a walkthrough I have.
78. Walk to the edge of the platform and jump/grab the beam across. Turn left and walk down the beam to the other side of the main doors. Jump/grab the edge of the platform there. Push the button. This raises the ladder you just climbed to the next level.
79. Return back to the ladder and climb it. Walk down the hallway, up a short flight of stairs, turn left and go to a grated window. Indy gives you a hint about the broken window. You also see the golden container where you must place the plant. Draw your weapon and shoot through the grate and blow out the window.
Does this sound familiar? I don't think this game is linear, which means you can do things out of sequence and still complete the game.
Hope this helps.