Museum of Global Communications
Museum of Global Communications
Welcome to PK Porthcurno 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
EventSpeak Cornish Week
Visit us this week to take part in our Speak Cornish Week trail and pick up a few words of Kernewek along the way. A lovely way to explore the museum and connect with Cornwall's living language.
EventFather’s Day 2026
On Sunday 21st June 2026, enjoy discounted admission on adult and family tickets to visit the museum.
EventBook Signing: F.H. Pedford at PK Porthcurno
We’re delighted to welcome author F.H. Pedford to PK Porthcurno for a special book signing event celebrating his brand-new crime novel, A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Catching a Killer. Frederik will be with us throughout the day, giving visitors the chance to meet the author and get a signed copy of this atmospheric new release.
Plan your visit
With our handy guide, you can make the most of your experience at PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications. 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.
