Taking Dongguan Naval Battle Museum as a typical case, this study uses space
syntax to conduct an in-depth structural analysis of space, study the
topological relationship and connectivity pattern inside the exhibition
building, and provide valuable insights for the spatial organization of the
exhibition building. In addition, the study also explores the crowd evacuation
aspect. Based on the understanding of spatial structure through space syntax,
this study found that: (1) Dongguan Naval Battle Museum should use variables
such as selectivity, global integration, harmonic mean depth, visual
connectivity, first-order moment index, visual integration, and pedestrian flow
simulation as much as possible to improve the environmental quality and help
people evacuate smoothly. (2) The exhibition hall should guide arrival and
evacuation in space with the highest or second highest values of variables such
as connectivity, intensity, controllability, and pedestrian flow simulation. (3)
Space No. 1, as the central exhibition hall, not only has the highest visual
connectivity and high recognizability but also performs best in the first moment
index and the second moment index, indicating that it has strong spatial
attraction and wandering potential. This study helps to improve the knowledge
level of exhibition building management and provides practical guidance for
improving the overall performance of such spaces.