The Telegraph Museum Porthcurno is one of 7 UK galleries to host a new work by digital artist Evan Roth. Global Connection The installation consists of an ever-changing global video which captures a variety of landscapes in infrared. The sites are the remote locations and shore end sites of fibre optic cables. There are over
Vote for your museum
We need your votes! The museum has applied to Aviva Community Fund for a grant and we need your vote to help our application. Eleanor Clarke our Public Engagement Coordinator said “Our museum has a long history of leading in technology and connecting communities. Porthcurno is a remote location and access to technology and connectivity
Pages of the Sea
World War One Armistice Memorial Today film-maker Danny Boyle has invited communities to gather on beaches across the UK to say goodbye and thank you, to the millions of men and women who left their shores during the war, many never to return. The National Trust has given the beach to the project, creating a
Gold Winner at Cornwall Tourism Awards 2018
Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Telegraph Museum Porthcurno takes Gold for Small Attraction of the Year at the 2018-19 Cornwall Tourism Awards. The award is a celebration of the hard work of staff working with members of the public and behind the scenes at the museum. From the excellent customer service of our Front
Pop-Up ‘Time Lab’ in Penzance
Telegraph Museum on tour! This half-term, Telegraph Museum Porthcurno is coming to Penzance! The museum will be working with community initiative Pop Up Penzance to create a pop-up laboratory in the centre of the town. FREE activities and workshops for families and kids of all ages No booking is required – just drop in to
Points of Presence
Our Exciting New Photography Exhibition! On Thursday 21st June we open a new exhibition of work created by international research-based artist Steve Rowell. Rowell’s installation is an ongoing investigation into the history, geography and archaeology of trans-Atlantic telecommunications sites, documenting places in Cornwall, Newfoundland and the US where the first telegraph cables physically connected the
Ready Player One?
Question: What does a Digital Apprentice do on their birthday? Answer: Spend the morning playing Beat Saber at Falmouth University’s Games Academy. Introducing our new Digital Apprentice, Joe Mitchell. Self-taught in 3D design and a graphics wiz, he recently joined the museum on an 18-month contract. His arrival marks a new phase for the museum.
Vacancy: Cook / Café Assistant
The Telegraph Museum has a busy café serving homely food, excellent coffee, and a fine line in home-made cakes. We’re now looking for a cook and café assistant to help in all areas of food preparation and café service. Whether you’re a dab hand at dumplings or a wizard with a whisk, if you are
We’re Hiring!
Engagement Manager £28,300pa Full time fixed term contract until 31st March 2022 We are looking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic team player to develop and deliver a 4-year engagement programme across all areas of Museum activity. This role will take the lead in the implementing the National Portfolio Organisation Activity Plan and have overall responsibility
Volunteering Opportunity
Citizen Curators Citizen Curators is a free work-based training programme in museum awareness and modern curatorial practice aimed at volunteers. The project covers the basics of museum work: collections, communities, research, interpretation and communication. There are also challenges and master classes that will give you a taste of the technical side of museum work. Free
We’re Hiring!
Digital Marketing Apprenticeship Opportunity The Telegraph Museum Porthcurno is seeking a full-time Digital Marketing Apprentice to join our team, offering a generous salary and study time. You will be provided with the necessary guidance and exposed to the relevant skills to unlock your potential as a digital marketer. If you have a keen interest in
We’re Hiring!
Now recruiting: seasonal Visitor Services Assistants, to work in the following areas: Reception Retail Museum guides Café Whether you’re looking for café work, or want to join our Front of House team, you’ll be promoting Telegraph Museum Porthcurno by providing exceptional customer service to all our visitors. If you are outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic with