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
Family learningThe Grimwood Museum Adventure
Join us this August for a brilliantly bonkers museum trail, part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums and Simon & Schuster Children’s Books. The trail celebrates the release of the latest book in the Grimwood series: Party Animals, written and illustrated by Nadia Shireen. Spot as many animals as you can find, complete puzzles
PK StoriesThe Exiles Cable Club: Pioneers of Spanish Football
When we think of football in Spain today, names like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid come to mind, teams with rich histories and passionate followings. However, the roots of football in Spain trace back to a small group of British expatriates who formed the Exiles Cable Club. This modest but significant club played a
EventsSummer at PK Porthcurno – 2024
Join us for an exciting October half term with a diverse range of engaging and family-friendly activities to enjoy.
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.
