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
Latest NewsPK Porthcurno wins double gold at Cornwall Tourism Awards
PK Porthcurno in West Cornwall won two gold awards at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2022 held at Truro Cathedral on Thursday 17th November.
EventMuseum Shop Sunday – Save 25%
To celebrate Museum Shop Sunday PK is offering a special promotion, save yourself a whopping 25% off admission, Museum and online shop!
Latest NewsJulia’s Dip-a-Day Challenge
Through the blustery month of October, I undertook the Dip a Day fundraiser to support the amazing charity, Surfers Against Sewage.
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.