We’re delighted to launch The PK Network, connecting industry leaders who share our mission to protect and celebrate the story of global communications.

Read more: pkporthcurno.com/news/the-pk-...

📸 Happy World Photography Day!

From PK’s hidden tunnels to the stunning Porthcurno valley, every photo tells a story of connection. 🌍

Our archive is packed with incredible images from across the globe — cable stations, communities & the moments that transformed the world.

➡️ www.pkoc.co.uk

☀️ Summer Opening Hours at PK!

We’re delighted to let you know that PK Porthcurno is now open every day from 10am to 5pm, seven days a week — all the way through to October!

Plan your visit, explore our collection, and find out what’s on at:
👉 www.pkporthcurno.com

#OnThisDay 75 years ago, the Cable & Wireless Engineering College opened in Porthcurno!

Once a vital global cable station, it became a world-class training hub for telecom engineers shaping the future of communication. 🌍

💬 Beep-boop-beep! Did you know R2-D2’s iconic “language” was inspired by real-world Morse code and early electronic communication tones?

#StarWarsDay #R2D2 #MorseCode #DroidTalk #MayThe4thBeWithYou

We had an amazing morning of fun in the sun at Forest Friends!
Everyone got hands-on creating their very own Super Potatoes, making vibrant fruit and veggie prints, cooking up delicious treats, and even planting our own veg.
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Learn more about Forest Friends ⬇️ pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...

Join us for an egg-citing #Easter at PK Porthcurno filled with fun, family-friendly activities.

Over the break, dive into the world of undersea cables at the 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & don’t miss 𝗣𝗼𝗽-𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗞 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 for exclusive access to the museum.

➡️ pkporthcurno.com/events/easte...
#cornwall

〓〓 Gool Peran Lowen! 〓〓

Once the world’s global communications hub, our little
cove of Porthcurno has played a vital role in shaping
modern history—both in Cornwall and beyond. Just
one of the many reasons this county is so special.

Wishing you a Happy #StPiransDay from PK
Porthcurno!

Wow, #HalfTerm is here already!
Join us throughout the week for some family fun pkporthcurno.com/events/feb-h...

Check out the amazing time we had earlier this week at Forest Friends! 🌲🐠

We had a blast crafting our own clay fish, playing Treasure Island on the raft, & of course, getting stuck into our messy mud kitchen.

To learn more about Forest Friends, visit our website: pkporthcurno.com/forest-frien...

🚗 Free Parking February
We’re delighted to offer free parking across the whole of February for PK Porthcurno Museum visitors.

⭐️ Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/parking-at-p...

Vote for us! 🗳️
Our beloved 1950s Mobile Telegraph Unit, Poppy PK, has been nominated for the Cornwall Heritage Awards 2025 #ObjectoftheYear! 🌟

We’d love your support—vote for us now and help Poppy PK claim the title!

letstalk.cornwall.gov.uk/.../survey-t...

Thank you for a fantastic Christmas & New Year period! As we prepare for the exciting year ahead, we will be closed for an extended period of maintenance to the museum and site.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen on Saturday, 25 January, from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

See you soon! 👋

We're delighted to share that PK Porthcurno will reopen tomorrow. We hope you all had a joyful Christmas & are excited to welcome the new year with us.

Explore the fascinating evolution of communications through interactive displays, captivating exhibitions, and more!

👉 https://buff.ly/3BId3C0

In 2023, we received a grant from The National Archives to preserve our digital collection, including photos, films, and oral histories. Our project is now a featured case study.

Learn more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/%E2%80%A6/pk...

🌨️ A Winter Wonderland in Porthcurno, 1955 🌨️

In the winter of 1955, #Porthcurno was transformed by a rare and beautiful blanket of snow. This wonderful photograph captures a stunning view of Electra House & the main road, looking up the valley from the beach.

#Penzance #Cornwall #cableandwireless

🎭 The next performance of the popular show 'Exiles' by Bagas Degol & Annamaria Murphy is at Paul Village Hall, #Mousehole this Saturday!

👉 Learn more about the show: pkporthcurno.com/exiles-show/

🎵 Tickets will be available at the door or get yours in advance here: pkporthcurno.com/product/exil...

🎄#CHRISTMAS AT PK PORTHCURNO! 🎅🏼
This December, bring the family & step into a winter wonderland like no other!

⭐️ Kids go FREE all month!
🌟 Explore our enchanting Wish Wood
🪸 Dive into Morgy’s underwater grotto & so much more!

Visit our website for more information: pkporthcurno.com/xmas

#Cornwall

Unfortunately, the battle with #StormBert was just a bit too much for our Morgy… 🦑 💨