Inspired by Julia Donaldson’s much-loved story ‘Cave Baby’, we’ll be getting messy with homemade paints, creating our own cave art and meeting some friendly prehistoric creatures along the way!
Christmas at PK – Half Price Entry for Kids!
This December all children (u18’s) are half price! Join us for some festive fun over the holidays. Plan Your Visit Explore our opening times, admission information, visitor guides, how to find us and more! FIND OUT MORE
The PK Network Launches with VOIS as Founding Member
PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications has announced the launch of The PK Network — an exclusive circle of industry leaders committed to shaping and protecting the future of global communications heritage. More than a sponsorship relationship, the PK Network brings together an illustrious group of member organisations across a range of services and areas of
Forest Friends: Prehistoric Pandemonium! | November 2025
Inspired by Julia Donaldson’s much-loved story ‘Cave Baby’, we’ll be getting messy with homemade paints, creating our own cave art and meeting some friendly prehistoric creatures along the way!
The HERDS – Our Journey
With support from Art Fund, PK Porthcurno joins THE HERDS alongside 43 museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK, bringing artistic events, workshops and educational activities to local communities to inspire the next generation and deepen connections with the natural world.
PK 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
Travel 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
The 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
PK Porthcurno at St Buryan Rally 2024
PK Porthcurno’s unique 1950s mobile telegraph unit, affectionately known as Poppy PK, recently made her first-ever appearance at the St Buryan Vintage Rally, an event hosted by the St Buryan Society. Established in 1978, the society aims to protect and preserve the rich heritage of the local agricultural sector. The rally celebrates classic motors, commercial
The 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
The Easter Rewind – 2024
Take a look as we rewind ourselves back to the Easter holidays. See what you got up at PK – from crafty clay pottery, to mobile phones!
Vodafone partners with PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications to offer free entry this Earth Day.
Simply donate old tech through The Great British Tech Appeal for complimentary access, see below for more details*. This Earth Day (22 April), Vodafone and PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications have joined forces to offer free entry to the captivating heritage site. The museum is currently showing ‘Going Mobile’, an exhibition delivered in partnership