Research Progress and Trend Analysis of Eco-Museums from a CiteSpace Perspective

Abstract

As an important approach to achieving sustainable development, eco-museums have attracted widespread attention in recent years. This study employs CiteSpace to conduct a visual analysis of eco-museum research literature from 2011 to 2025 in the Web of Science Core Collection, unveiling the research progress and development trends in this field.The findings indicate that eco-museum research has gradually evolved from an initial focus on cultural heritage preservation into a broader interdisciplinary framework, incorporating environmental sustainability, community engagement, and digital innovation.This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the current state and trends of eco-museums, identifies gaps in existing research, and provides directional guidance for future studies. It aims to facilitate further exploration of eco-museums in areas such as policy-making, heritage conservation, community governance, and ecological sustainability