PK Porthcurno
Since 1870 Porthcurno has been a hub of global communications: discover Cornwall's hidden story and amazing global connections through hands-on exhibitions and live demonstrations, and step back in time in Porthcurno's famous World War Two bunker. Explore the science that made world communications possible, from the first undersea telegraph cables brought ashore at Porthcurno 150 years ago to the fascinating world of fibre optics and find out how today’s digital communications are changing the world forever.
Gold Winner: 2020/21 Unsung Hero Award, Cornwall Tourism Awards. Silver Winner: 2019/20 Small Attraction of the Year, Cornwall Tourism Awards. Silver Winner: Small Visitor Attraction of the Year 2015, South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Admission & prices
Please visit our website to book tickets. There is no charge to reserve your tickets, but admission charges will apply on arrival at the museum.
ADMISSION PRICES
£9.00 Adult
£5.50 Children under 18 (under 5s are free)
£8.00 Student
£26.00 Family (2 adults and up to three under 18s)
2021 OPENING TIMES
17 May – 31 October
Open Daily
10:00 – 17:00
Last admission one hour before close.
Find us
From Penzance take the Land's End road (A30), turn left to St Buryan, then follow the brown signs to Porthcurno Telegraph Museum. The museum car park is opposite the Cable Station Inn.
Museum news
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Telegraph Museum scoops tourism award
Silver success for the Telegraph Museum porthcurno at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards We’re delighted to reveal that the Telegraph Museum Porthcurno has won a SILVER award at the South West Tourism Excell......
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Telegraph Museum cafe now open
The new Telegraph Museum café is free to open and now open every day......
Information
Disabled parking is located at the main museum entrance and is signposted from the main road.
Please note that the escape steps in the World War Two bunker are not accessible to wheelchair users.
Access to Porthcurno's archive must be booked in advance by contacting the Collections Team: 01736 811918.
For workshops and outreach sessions for schools, colleges and community groups, please contact the Learning Team on 01736 811914.
PK Porthcurno
Eastern House
Porthcurno
Penzance
TR19 6JX
T: 01736 810966
E: info@pkporthcurno.com
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PK Porthcurno
Eastern House
Porthcurno
Penzance, CORNWALL TR19 6JX