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    PK Porthcurno Museum of Global Communications

    A Cornish museum with a global story.

    Description

    Discover a museum experience that explores the amazing story of our connected world, and how a tranquil valley in Cornwall became host to the past, present and future of worldwide communications.

    Location

    Eastern House, Porthcurno, Penzance TR19 6JX, UK

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    Detailed description

    For visitors arriving by car, there is a Blue Badge parking space immediately outside the entrance to Eastern House. We have a further six blue badge spaces – three on our driveway on Old Cable Lane, and three in the main car park.

    PK Porthcurno has wheelchair access through most of the museum. The only exceptions are where the physical structure means that it has not been possible to make the adjustments necessary to allow level access: the Escape Stairs (the alternative route from the back of the bunker back up to ground level) and the Radio Shack.

    There are plenty of toilets at the site and baby changing facilities. All our buildings have access for buggies and pushchairs.

    Parking

    For visitors arriving by car, there is a Blue Badge parking space immediately outside the entrance to Eastern House. We have a further six blue badge spaces – three on our driveway on Old Cable Lane, and three in the main car park

    Toilet facilities

    There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor of the main building at the site and baby changing facilities. All our buildings have access for buggies and pushchairs.

    Accessibiliy Guide

    PK Porthcurno has wheelchair access through most of the museum. The only exceptions are where the physical structure means that it has not been possible to make the adjustments necessary to allow level access: the Escape Stairs (the alternative route from the back of the bunker back up to ground level) and the Radio Shack.

    If you would like to discuss accessibility requirements for the museum, please email us info@pkporthcurno.com and a member of our team will be happy to make arrangements for you.

    Useful Contacts

    For all collections, archive & family history enquiries, please get in touch with:
    Archive@pkporthcurno.com

    For all volunteering enquiries, please get in touch with:
    kay.dalton@pkporthcurno.com

    For all educational enquiries, please get in touch with:
    paul.tyreman@pkporthcurno.com

    Mobility / Wheelchair Support

    PK Porthcurno has level access through most of the museum with a lift to the upper floor of the main building. The only exceptions are where the physical structure means that it has not been possible to make the adjustments necessary to allow level access: the Escape Stairs (the alternative route from the back of the bunker back up to ground level) and the Radio Shack.The viewing platform is also accessible via step

    Vision Impairment Support

    PK Porthcurno has level access through most of the museum with a lift to the upper floor of the main building. The only exceptions are where the physical structure means that it has not been possible to make the adjustments necessary to allow level access: the Escape Stairs (the alternative route from the back of the bunker back up to ground level) and the Radio Shack.The viewing platform is also accessible via steps.

    Autism support

    There are excellent sensory displays at the museum including scented and tactile displays as well as a garden area. There are ear defenders available on the desk and also a sensory map is available from the main reception and on the website. There are warnings of the loud sirens that can be heard when you enter the Escape tunnel area.

     

    Staff have autism awareness training and there are also social stories available on the website and at reception.

    Download the Sensory Map

    Download our Social Story – a visual narrative of a visit through the museum.

    Learning Support

    There are excellent sensory displays at the museum including scented and tactile displays as well as a garden area. There are ear defenders available on the desk and also a sensory map is available from the main reception and on the website. There are warnings of the loud sirens that can be heard when you enter the Escape tunnel area.

    Staff have autism awareness training and there are also social stories available on the website and at reception.

    Download our Sensory Map – a visual guide to the museum.

    Download Social Story – a visual narrative of a visit through the museum.

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