PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications

PK Porthcurno is the UK’s only dedicated museum of global communications. Discover the amazing things to see & do as you uncover the captivating story behind our interconnected globe right where it began. Explore the science that made global communications possible, from the first undersea telegraph cables brought ashore at Porthcurno 150 years ago to the fascinating world of fibre optics. Discover how today’s digital communications are changing the world forever. Porthcurno, or ‘PK’ as it is known in the telegraphic code, owes its unique heritage to the arrival of the first undersea telegraph cable in 1870. Learn more about PK’s extraordinary story and discover what else this amazing valley has to offer. From the invention of electricity and Morse code to fibre optics and future technology, our award-winning museum combines the wonder of science with incredible histories and tales of human endeavours from around the globe. Go underground and explore the top-secret bunker that hid the Porthcurno Telegraph Station in World War Two. In this bunker, Allied communications were protected by armed guards and bomb-proof doors. 120 steps were chopped through solid granite, built-in case the telegraph station was invaded by enemy forces. Find out how the war transformed the valley and the lives of the people who lived and worked here. Come and see the unexploded bomb that fell on a Porthcurno farm, hear stories of the Cable and Wireless staff who worked at Porthcurno and at cable stations around the world, discover the daring work needed to keep cable ships operating, and discover the important role telegrams played in the war. Travel into our bunker, step back in time, and experience the sights and sounds of Regen. Our Grade II-listed underground telegraphy station includes an automated relay system and wireless room. They regularly run out-of-school and holiday activity sessions for kids of all ages, such as Forest Friends, PK Champions and Pop-Up PK. Before you leave, why not grab a unique memento from our museum shop or stay for a coffee and cake in our on-site cafe?