In our latest Planet PK blog, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, observes the wintering birds that visit the valley, and in particular the stonechat.
Build a kaleidoscope at Home
Build a Kaleidoscope at home and learn about colour, light and reflection in this simple activity that is educational and fun!
Cornwall Tourism Awards – Unsung Hero Award, Finalist, 2020/21
Cornwall Tourism Awards 2020/21, Patrick Trembath, Gardener and Groundsman, is nominated for the Unsung Hero Award!
Play in a socially distanced world
PK Porthcurno was selected to take part in a Kids in Museums mentoring project that explored ways of bringing play into the museum, in a socially distanced world.
The Red Fox – Young Curator Blog
In this weeks Planet PK blog, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, observes the nocturnal behaviour of the red fox, as captured on our wildlife camera.
Buzzards – Young Curator Blog
In our latest Planet PK blog, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, observes the common buzzard, the most frequent bird of prey in Porthcurno valley.
LEGO Lovers
Warren Elsmore, world-famous artist in LEGO bricks, designs a bespoke reimagining of the first telegraph cable landing at Porthcurno in 1870.
Wish in a Bubble
Make and create your 2021 ‘wish in a bubble’ and place on your Christmas tree at home, or visit us, 28-31 Dec, and place on our ‘wishing line’.
Protecting our coasts – Young Curator Blog
In the fifth of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, looks at how we can protect our coasts from pollution through careful consideration of what we purchase, take to, and safely remove from a day at the beach.
Badger Behaviour – Young Curator Blog
In the fourth of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, watches and learns about nocturnal badger behaviour, as captured on our wildlife camera.
Microlife at Porthcurno – Young Curator Blog
In the third of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, explores the leafy debris of the valley and unearths the microlife that lives beneath.
Grey Seals – Young Curator Blog
In the second of our Planet PK blogs, Young Curator, Maeve Cushla, writes of her experience filming the grey seals that visit Porthcurno.