TCL opened its Industrial Museum in Huizhou, showcasing the development of television and display technology, including what the company describes as the world’s first mass-produced printed OLED 4K display, developed by TCL CSOT in 2024.
The museum marks TCL’s 45th anniversary and stands on the former factory site of its predecessor, TTK. Huizhou is where TCL was founded in 1981. Its collections trace the company’s growth alongside China’s electronics industry.
“The TCL Industrial Museum is not only about preserving the journey behind us, but also about inspiring the journey ahead,” said Li Dongsheng, founder and chair of TCL. “Over the past 45 years, TCL has grown through entrepreneurship, transformation and innovation. As we enter a new chapter, we will carry forward the same boldness and commitment to create new possibilities for the future.”
The exhibits include a 1920s Nipkow mechanical scanning disk, China’s first television set, and China’s first commercial computer. A television gallery houses more than 100 vintage TV sets from around the world.
The museum spans more than 23,000 square meters, with over 9,000 square meters devoted to exhibitions. More than 3,000 curated pieces are displayed across six exhibition halls and a central atrium.
The displays document TCL’s 2019 restructuring, which created two independently operated entities. TCL Technology focuses on display and new energy businesses, while TCL Industries specializes in smart devices and services.
From 2019 to 2025, TCL Technology’s revenue increased from about $8.4 billion to $27 billion. TCL Industries’ revenue grew from $11.7 billion to approximately $24.9 billion.
TCL said its TV business ranked second globally by shipment volume in 2025. According to Omdia, TCL CSOT also ranked second in TV panel market share that year.
The museum brings these business milestones together with products that show how television technology has changed across generations of screens.