EXPLORE THE
CONNECTED WORLD
Museum of Global Communications
Museum of Global Communications
Discover the Museum of Global Communications, explore the amazing story of our connected world, and how the tranquil valley of Porthcurno, Cornwall became host to the past, present, and future of worldwide communications.
What’s on at PK
Latest NewsPK Porthcurno wins GOLD at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2024/25
PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications in West Cornwall, won the gold award for the ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ award, sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park, at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2024, held at Truro Cathedral on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.The museum won ‘Small Visitor Attraction of the Year’ sponsored by Tregoad Holiday Park.Discover
PK StoriesTravel to Great Britain, on the trail of Guglielmo Marconi
Recently, PK Porthcurno welcomed Italian journalist Marco Berech, who visited as part of his exploration of Guglielmo Marconi’s legacy—the renowned Italian inventor, electrical engineer, physicist, and politician credited with developing the first practical radio-based wireless telegraph system. PK’s Gareth Parry and Paul Tyreman hosted Marco for an insightful visit to this historic site, offering a
PK StoriesThe Ghost Ship of Porthcurno
The legend of the ghost ship of Porthcurno, often told by locals and steeped in mystery, revolves around sightings of an eerie, spectral vessel gliding through the mist along Porthcurno’s coastline. The story typically involves a ship that appears on foggy or stormy nights, sometimes glowing faintly as it sails through the waves, only to
Plan your visit
Make the most of your experience at PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications with our handy guide. Find our opening times, how to locate us and more.
The PK Experience
Explore the science that made global communications possible, from the first undersea telegraph cables brought ashore at Porthcurno 150 years ago to the fascinating world of fibre optics. Discover how today’s digital communications are changing the world forever.
Porthcurno Valley
Porthcurno, or ‘PK’ as it is known in telegraphic code, owes its unique heritage to the arrival of the first undersea telegraph cable in 1870. Learn more about PK’s extraordinary story and discover what else this amazing valley has to offer.
