Exhibitions and Events

Warren Elsmore, world-famous artist in LEGO bricks, designs a bespoke reimagining of the first telegraph cable landing at Porthcurno in 1870.

Discover the remarkable story of communications pioneer Sir John Pender, and the laying of the first undersea telegraph cable.

This temporary exhibition celebrates the beauty of the night sky and supports West Penwith’s application for International Dark Sky Park status.

The exhibition follows the building of the World War Two bunker in Porthcurno. It uses letters and photographs from the time of construction, sourced from the museum archive.