A deep-dive into our new, brightly coloured, and accessible undersea telegraph cable in our museum. Designed and developed by Sophie Bellec.
PK Porthcurno wins double gold at Cornwall Tourism Awards
PK Porthcurno in West Cornwall won two gold awards at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2022 held at Truro Cathedral on Thursday 17th November.
Julia’s Dip-a-Day Challenge
Through the blustery month of October, I undertook the Dip a Day fundraiser to support the amazing charity, Surfers Against Sewage.
PK Porthcurno wins best Family Engagement Team
PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications has won ‘Best Family Engagement Team’ in the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award 2022.
Opening Update: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
Following the announcement from Buckingham Palace, PK will be closed on September 19 for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The Escape Stairs have Reopened!
Due to swallows nesting in our escape stairs, the museum tunnels have been closed to the public. We’re happy to update you that the brood has left the nest and the Escape Stairs have reopened. We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused during your visit.
Planet PK Bank Holiday Beach Clean
Porthcurno’s beauty makes it one of the most popular beaches for visitors in Cornwall, unfortunately, it can also be one of the worst affected by littering, particularly after busy bank holiday weekends!
The Escape Stairs are currently closed
We have temporarily closed our escape stairs in the museum tunnels to the public. We have swallows nesting there who are currently raising their young. Swallow chicks leave the nest around 18 to 23 days after hatching, so just a few weeks before we can reopen them again. We apologise for any inconvenience this may
The Cornish Caretakers
Ed Rowe, the Kernow King, shares his experiences of bringing our Cornish Caretakers show to schools and classrooms around Cornwall.
Telegraphy in West-Africa
Annabelle Garfield, Masters student at Exeter Uni explores a photo album from our PK archives about African Telegraphy throughout the 1900’s
Meet Morgy – The Giant Communications Squid
Meet Morgy, an interactive communication sea monster who is making himself at home in Porthcurno for the summer of 2022.
The World of The Zodiac: Observing the 20th Century’s Global History
Exeter Students Lottie & Haseeb observe the global history that is presented in the Zodiac Magazine, the print from Cable & Wireless LTD.