Museums · South West England
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
In or near Porthcurno.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — 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
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is a museum located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
PK Porthcurno is a museum dedicated to the history of global communications, showcasing the evolution from early telegraph cables to modern digital technologies. Visitors can explore various exhibitions that highlight the significance of Porthcurno in the development of worldwide communication systems.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is located in South-West England, postcode TR19. This museum focuses on the history of undersea telegraphy and communication, showcasing the pioneering work of the 19th and 20th centuries in this field.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.0467, -5.6550
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Levan
- Postcode
- TR19 6JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Phone
- +44 1736 810966
- Opening
- Apr 1-Nov 3 Mo-Su 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- pkporthcurno.com
Sources
- osm: way/130154035 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Porthcurno Telegraph Museum?
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR19 6JX), in the parish of St. Levan.
- What is Porthcurno Telegraph Museum?
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Porthcurno Telegraph Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode TR19 6JX.
- Is Porthcurno Telegraph Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Porthcurno Telegraph Museum is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Porthcurno Telegraph Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR19 6JX. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.