PK Porthcurno - Museum of Global Communications

PK PORTHCURNO IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. 

We aim to open as listed below, subject to government guidelines. Until that time, please stay tuned to our social media channels as we continue to bring you news and stories from PK Porthcurno.

WINTER 2020/21
28 – 31 December
Open Daily, 10:30 – 16:00

13 February – 26 March
Open Daily, 10:30 – 16:00

SUMMER 2021
27 March – 31 October
Open Daily, 10:00 – 17:00

Last admission one hour before close

FREE ENTRY UNTIL 31 MARCH 2021
We do however ask visitors to book ahead 24 hours in advance of a visit. Please BOOK ONLINE.

PK Porthcurno is a museum experience that explores the story of how the world connects.

From 1870 when the first undersea telegraph cable from India came ashore, to the fibre optic cables which carry virtually all our communications today, the sands of Cornwall's most idyllic beach hide one of the world's greatest communications secrets.

In its iconic white buildings just off the beach, PK Porthcurno is an inspiring celebration of the pioneering achievements of unsung heroes, and the power of human ingenuity in the quest to connect people and places. Here they transformed the way the world connects. PK Porthcurno is a must for visitors who want to understand how a once uninhabited valley in Cornwall became the heart of worldwide communication, how it remains so today and what might happen tomorrow.

We welcome dogs to the museum throughout the year, except during July and August. Unfortunately, we don’t allow dogs into the WW2 Bunker due to the sensitive nature of the equipment.

Please check website for further details.