This new exhibition showcases the work created by our remote international students based into the collections at PK Porthcurno.
Porthcurno Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status
Porthcurno Awarded ‘Plastic Free Communities’ Status as it Takes Action on Single-Use Plastic Porthcurno is leading the way nationally as part of a network of communities across the UK who are taking on the challenge to tackle throw away plastic at source. The village has been awarded ‘Plastic Free Community’ status by marine conservation charity, Surfers
Cornwall Heritage Awards
Last year, we were thrilled to win at the Cornwall Heritage Awards for our ‘Contribution to the Environment and Circular Economy’ through our environmental programme ‘Planet PK’.
National Apprenticeship Week
Meet our Digital Marketing Apprentice, Josh Deacon, as we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2021.
#MuseumsfromHome
The Museum is Closed for Now, But Not Online! Due to COVID-19, our museum is closed to the public. But this doesn’t mean it’s closed online. There are our Twitter and Facebook pages, where news and informative goodies can be found, such as ‘Cable-ship of the Week’, and infographics charting the timelines of submarine cable
Now Hiring – Visitor Services Coordinator
Visitor Services Coordinator Role Pro-rata to £25,000 pa Working on a rota basis, 5 days a week in summer, 3 days a week in winter Excellence in Customer Service We are looking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic team player to ensure all our visitors continue to experience the very best in customer service. This role
Now Hiring – Café Assistants
Café Assistant Role Flexible hours. £7.53 – £8.21ph (pay award pending). We are looking for cheerful, welcoming café assistants to work as part of a small friendly team. Energy and enthusiasm are essential as well as the highest standards in customer service. Previous experience an advantage. For more information please download the Cafe Assistant Job
Essential Communications
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno has been experiencing a loss of broadband connectivity affecting phones and emails. The issue started early last week and is still ongoing. Porthcurno is located right on the coast and gets next to no mobile signal except for a Vodafone mast in the valley. Some limited connectivity has also been possible using
Museum Reaches Finals for Two Environmental Awards
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno has reached the finals for two green awards in the Cornwall Museum Partnership and Cultural Enterprises Awards. The nominations come as recognition of the efforts of staff and volunteers to become more conscious and active in lowering the environmental impact of the business. Planet PK The museum is undergoing a radical change
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year – Silver Award
Telegraph Museum Porthcurno takes Silver at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2019. The award-winning museum previously won gold at last year’s award ceremony and received recognition again in the countywide competition. Located in the coastal valley of Porthcurno, deep in the South West of Cornwall, the museum was once the largest Telegraph Station in the world.
Poetry Postie @ Pawthcurno 2019
Even dogs can write poetry! Come along to Pawthcurno on Sunday and have a chance to meet the Poetry Postie who will be showing that even your dog can write poetry (or pawtry perhaps!) Arts for Health The Poetry Postie (aka international poet and children’s author Sally Crabtree) has been delivering poetic inspiration to the
Pawthcurno Doggy Weekend
Doggy Museum Takeover Join the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno to celebrate all things canine. Bring your furry besties for a doggy picnic, charity stalls and paw-some fun. Charity stalls Over two days we will be welcoming Spanish Stray Dogs, Street Vet Cornwall and the National Animal Welfare Trust who will be providing information on the valuable