When Lithium Science Museum meets WA Museum

On 21st November, the Lithium Science Museum received a delegation from the Western Australian Museum, led by Alec Coles, CEO of the Western Australian Museum. Weiping Jiang, the founder and chairman of Tianqi Lithium Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as 'Tianqi Lithium'), welcomed the delegation. During the discussion, the two sides shared their views on the future construction of the Li Science Museum, opportunities for cooperation between the two museums, and cultural exchanges between China and Australia. Coralie Bishop, CEO of WA Museum Foundation, Jason Fair, Project Director of WA Museum, Wanyu Xiong, Senior Vice President of Tianqi Lithium, Raj, President of Tianqi Lithium Energy Australia and other leaders were present.

After the visit, Alec Coles, President of the WA Museum, expressed his amazement at how quickly and efficiently the Tianqi team incorporated all the ingenuity and design of the Li Science Museum.

Chairman Weiping Jiang expressed his hope that the two museums would enhance their collaboration by leveraging their respective strengths. This would enable them to share the history and stories of science with the world, while promoting the concept of sustainable development and harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.

About WA MUSEUM

The Western Australian Museum was established in 1891 as a geological museum in Perth, Australia. It was later renamed the Western Australian Museum and Art Gallery in 1897 after the consolidation of resources. Today, the museum focuses on natural sciences, anthropology, archaeology, and exhibits related to the history of Western Australia. The exhibit showcases a vast collection of geological and biological fossils, Aboriginal arts and crafts, and European antique cars.

WA and Tianqi share an unbreakable relationship.

In October 2017, Tianqi Lithium signed a cooperation agreement with the Boola Bardip Museum in Western Australia and acquired the title of the exhibition hall, naming it the 'Tianqi Lithium Connection Exhibition Hall'. 

The gallery showcases Western Australia's distinctive objects, pictures, and human history, demonstrating the ways in which Western Australia has shaped its past and influenced its future. The gallery's thematic content closely aligns with Tianqi's business and cultural philosophies, attracting visitors from all walks of life.

Picture|Visiting the Sanxingdui Museum, Alec Coles, President of the Museum of Western Australia.

The museums as bridges between the past, present and future. The meeting between Lithium Science Museum and WA Museum was a moment of cultural convergence and exchange. As advocated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), museums not only preserve old heritage but also create new culture.