Explore the
connected world
Museum of Global Communications
Museum of Global Communications
Discover a museum experience that explores the amazing story of our connected world, and how a tranquil valley in Cornwall became host to the past, present and future of worldwide communications.
What’s on at PK
EventCornwall Heritage Expo
PK Porthcurno will be attending the EXPO Ertach Kernow | Cornwall Heritage Expo on Friday 29 September at Godolphin Count House.
Latest NewsPlanet PK partners with The Minack & Cornwall AONB for a day of Environmental Activities.
PK Porthcurno, Minack Theatre and Cornwall AONB joined forces to provide a day of environmentally themed activities for St Levan School.
Latest NewsLet’s Play – Trelya took over PK!
We were thrilled to recently work with a group of Young People from Trelya for our Kids in Museums Digital Takeover Day!
Plan your visit
Make the most of your experience at PK Porthcurno with our handy guide. Find out opening times, how to find 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.