The Future of History

Telegraph Museum Porthcurno is one of five heritage sites to benefit from funding in augmented and virtual reality experiences through the Coastal Communities fund. wAVE Immersive Experiences in Museums The wAVE project brings together the Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Local Enterprise Partnership, Cornwall Museums Partnership, and Falmouth University. Through this project, emerging digital

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

Citizen Curators Wanted

Become a Citizen Curator at the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno! We are looking for volunteers keen on learning new museum skills.  The Citizen Curators training programme aims to teach museum awareness and modern curatorial practice, and is supported by Cornwall Museums Partnership and the Centre for Curatorial Research.  You will need: To be free to attend

Half Price Saturdays in August

Enjoy half-price entry to the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno during August 2019. Admission Prices Adult: £9.00 Saturday in August: £4.50 Child – under 18: £5.50 Saturday in August: £2.75 Family: £26.00 Saturday in August: £13.00 Senior: £8.00 Saturday in August: £4.00 Student: £8.00 Saturday in August: £4.00 Offer valid on the 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th &

NEW WRITING COMMISSION OPPORTUNITY

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first cable landing on the beach at Porthcurno in 1870, the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno (PK Trust) is partnering with the Minack Theatre Trust to commission a talented and committed playwright to develop an original work for the Minack Theatre’s stage which will premiere within the Minack’s main 2020

Visitor Services Assistant

Want to join a winning team? The Telegraph Museum was voted the Best Small Visitor Attraction at the Cornwall Tourism awards 2018-9 and we’re now looking to recruit seasonal Visitor Services Assistants for the following areas: • Reception • Retail • Museum guides • Café • Kitchen If you are outgoing, friendly and enthusiastic with

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