4: Connected to the Future - PK Porthcurno

Life at the Museum

For our final episode, Eilish speaks to Charlotte Todd, Head of Collections and Learning, and Maeve Cushla, Young Curator, at the UK’s most south-westerly museum, PK Porthcurno in Cornwall. We’ll hear their career tips on how to break into the heritage sector and learn about their favourite museum objects. Find out how the museum has enabled young people across the globe to connect with its collections, leading to exciting new stories and perspectives.
Find out more about PK Porthcurno: pkporthcurno.com
Twitter @PKPorthcurno @PlanetPK_
Instagram @pkporthcurno @planetpkporthcurno
Read the transcript of this episode.
Life at the Museum is created by the Kids in Museums Youth Panel (aged 16 to 25). Thank you to Arts Council England and The Space for their support in making the podcast possible.
Logo design by Millie Robson @millierobsondesign on Instagram.
Music by George Hutchinson @GHutchinsonMMA on Twitter.
About Kids in Museums
Kids in Museums is a charity that works to make heritage sites great places for children, young people and families. They offer a wide range of inspiring initiatives, including the Family Friendly Museum Award, Takeover Day and resources and training for museum staff. www.kidsinmuseums.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @kidsinmuseums
About The Future is Now: Museum Youth Summit
Aged 16 to 25? You are invited to attend this free one-day event about the future of museums designed by young people, for young people. Join us on Friday 12 May at Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum, to hear how museums are currently working with young people and discuss the change you want to see.
Find out more and book your free place.