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Museums · South West England

Marconi Centre

In or near Poldhu.

♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly

Marconi Centre — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.

Radio mast, Marconi memorial and criss-crossing contrails - geograph.org.uk - 4701272

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Marconi Centre is a museum located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Baulk Head to Mullion SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: THE LIZARD
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Marconi Centre is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the history and contributions of Guglielmo Marconi, a pioneer in wireless communication. The centre showcases various exhibits related to early radio technology and its impact on modern communication.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.0304, -5.2639
District
Cornwall
Parish
Mullion
Postcode
TR12 7JB
Parliamentary constituency
St Ives

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Marconi Centre?
Marconi Centre is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR12 7JB), in the parish of Mullion.
What is Marconi Centre?
Marconi Centre — a museum in South West England, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Marconi Centre?
The nearest town is Poldhu. Drivers can use postcode TR12 7JB.
Is Marconi Centre a protected site?
Yes — Marconi Centre is part of the Baulk Head to Mullion SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the THE LIZARD National Nature Reserve.
How do I get to Marconi Centre?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TR12 7JB. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.