Museum of Global Communications, History museum in Porthcurno, United Kingdom.
The museum occupies a former telegraph station building near the coast, featuring exhibits about global telecommunications development through multiple generations of technology.
Established in 1998, the museum preserves the legacy of the 1870 submarine telegraph cable that connected Great Britain to India through Porthcurno.
The museum collection includes telegraph equipment, photographs, and documents that demonstrate the evolution of international communication methods from the Victorian era.
Visitors can explore World War II tunnels, interact with morse code equipment, and benefit from guided tours available between April and November.
During World War II, the entire telegraph operation moved into granite tunnels carved into the hills to protect critical communication systems.
Location: Porthcurno
Location: Penzance
Location: Cornwall
Inception: May 1, 1998
Accessibility: Rolstoeltoegankelijk
Operator: The Cable & Wireless Porthcurno and Collections Trust
Address: PK Porthcurno, Eastern House, Porthcurno, Penzance, Cornwall, TR19 6JX, England TR19 6JX TR19 6JX
Opening Hours: april 1-november 3 Maandag-Zondag 10:00-17:00
Phone: +44(0)1736810966
Email: info@pkporthcurno.com
Website: https://pkporthcurno.com
GPS coordinates: 50.04614,-5.65500
Latest update: May 11, 2025 22:29
Logan Rock
1.4 km
Pedn Vounder
890 m
Treen Cliff
1.1 km
Treryn Dinas
1.4 km
St Levan's Church, St Levan
540 m
Porthgwarra to Pordenack Point
2.3 km
Cripp's Cove
1.5 km
Porthcurno Beach
482 m
The Logan Rock Inn
1.1 km
Roskestal Farmhouse, Including Front Garden Walls And Gate-Piers
1.3 km
Porthgwarra Beach
1.6 km
Porthchapel Beach
788 m
Barn Immediately North Of The Logan Rock Inn
1.1 km
Porthgwarra Ullies
1.6 km
Cross 150m south west of Rospletha
370 m
Cable Hut At Porthcurno Telegraph Station
367 m
Wayside cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m north east of the church
553 m
Cross At Sw378223
693 m
Black/White Runnel Stone daymark
1.8 km
Cross at approximately 20 metres west of Trebehor Farmhouse
1.9 km
Barn And Adjoining Outbuilding At Aproximately 40 Metres North-North-East Of Roskestal Farmhouse
1.2 km
Holy well 30m north west of St Levan's Chapel
781 m
Guide Post At Sw399241
2.1 km
Churchyard cross in St Levan churchyard, 10m south of the church
581 m
Red Runnel Stone daymark
1.9 km
Minack Point
677 m
World War Ii Tunnels At Porthcurno Telegraph Station
118 m
Milestone At Sw377233
1.4 kmReviews
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