Summer at PK Porthcurno – 2025
We have a brand new, exciting programme full of art and science-based summer workshops starting this July at PK Porthcurno:
Summer at PK: Make-a-zine
Explore the art of DIY publishing by creating your very own mini magazines using drawing, collage, and storytelling. Get hands-on, share ideas, and learn about communication in a playful and imaginative way, and even have your work displayed in the museum.
All materials are provided—just bring your creativity!
For ages 7 years and up. Meet artist Mae Voogd in our Clore Learning Space at PK.
Maximum 15 participants per workshop.
Workshop aimed at 7-16 year olds. Parental supervision advised for 7-10 year olds. Consent form for drop-offs available on arrival.
Summer at PK: Morse Code Masters
Build your own wooden Morse Code key to take home, complete a circuit, and even make your key buzz!
For ages 5 years and up. Meet Paul Tyreman in our Clore Learning Space at PK.
Maximum 20 participants per workshop.
Workshop aimed at 5-16 year olds. Parental supervision advised for 5-10 year olds. Consent form for drop-offs available on arrival.
Summer at PK: Puppet Lab
Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop exploring communication through puppetry led by puppet maker, Mae Voogd. Inspired by objects from our museum collection, you’ll create your own unique puppet using recycled craft materials. All materials provided.
For ages 7 years and up. Meet artist Mae Voogd in our Clore Learning Space at PK.
Maximum 15 participants per workshop.
Workshop aimed at 7-16 year olds. Parental supervision advised for 7-10 year olds. Consent form for drop-offs available on arrival.
Summer at PK: Code Busters
Deciphering Codes and Cryptography. During this interactive workshop, grasp a brief history of secret messaging and why we use cryptography in our everyday lives. Shape Morse Code trees and build your own mini enigma coding machine.
Meet Paul Tyreman in our Clore Learning Space at PK.
Maximum 20 participants per workshop.
Workshop aimed at 5-16 year olds. Parental supervision advised for 5-10 year olds. Consent form for drop-offs available on arrival.
‘Cornwall, the land you can count on’ – Storytelling with children’s author Alasdair Hoswell
PK Porthcurno are delighted to welcome Children’s Author Alasdair Hoswell for the first time this summer. Based on his children’s book ‘Cornwall, The Land You Can Count On’, this workshop is designed for families and children, focusing on Cornish traditions, language, and creativity.
For ages 5 years and up. Meet Alasdair Hoswell in our Clore Learning Space at PK.
Maximum 25 participants for this workshop.
Please note: Workshop bookings will close at 10:30am on the day of the activity. Refunds are not available for non-attendance.
This August Bank Holiday Sunday, PK are hosting our first ever ‘PK Summer Funday’!
Join us for unlimited all day access to a RAINBOW DISCO BOUNCY CASTLE, INTERACTIVE CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING, FUNNY FACE-PAINTING, GIANT GARDEN GAMES, TOY & CRAFT STALLS and more!
Sunday 24th August 10 – 4pm
🎟️ Funday Ticket + Free Museum Admission – £12 (under 16’s) 🎟️
⭐️ 50% off Adult Museum Admission + Free Parking ⭐️
Free entry to Funday for accompanying adults. Adult supervision required at all times.
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Explore PK Porthcurno
Explore more of what PK Porthcurno has to offer during your visit!
Poppy PK
Poppy PK the Bus, our charming 1950s Mobile Telegraph office, will be stationed at PK this summer.
The General Post Office used this mobile telegraph office between 1956 and 1972. Known then as ‘The Mobile’, she provided fast teleprinter and facsimile links to the General Post Office’s Headquarters in Electra House (London), enabling the eagerly awaited press coverage to be conveyed quickly around the world.
Kids in Museums: The Grimwood Museum Adventure Trail
Join us this August for a brilliantly bonkers museum trail, part of the national Grimwood Museum Adventure with Kids in Museums and Simon & Schuster Children’s Books.
Spot the inhabitants of Grimwood around the museum, elect a new mayor and design them their own campaign poster. Complete the trail and receive a sticker!
Our Latest Exhibition
‘Going Mobile’ – A new exhibition from the Mobile Phone Museum and PK Porthcurno, Museum of Global Communications, sponsored by Vodafone UK.
Explore the 40-year history of the mobile phone and its extraordinary evolution from an expensive status symbol to a precious best friend.
Discover our hidden WWII Bunker
Go deep underground and explore the secret tunnels built for the Telegraph workers at Porthcurno during WWII.
Cafe PK
New Café Menu at Café PK
Enjoy a fresh, healthy and exciting range of locally sourced Cornish light bites, cakes and snacks – perfectly paired with a range of hot and cold drinks.
Koffi PK
Located within the Porthcurno Beach car park, Koffi PK is the perfect stop for a quick refreshment during your visit to PK Porthcurno, Porthcurno Beach, or exploring the breathtaking Southwest Coast path.
Indulge in a range of delightful Cornish treats and refreshments from locally sourced businesses. Savour the fresh aroma of Olfactory coffee and the smooth, creamy taste of Callestick ice cream.
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