Violeta Thurstan
When: 14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
Where: Penryn Museum
Time: 10.00am - 3.30pm
Cost: Free
Information on one of Penryn's most famous characters, who was a nurse in the First World War.
The museum has many artefacts that belonged to Violeta as well as photographs to show what an amazing and memorable person she was to Penryn.
Exhibition Gallery

Penryn Town Museum Exhibitions & Projects
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Traditional Cornish Kitchen
Penryn Town Museum
14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
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History of Glasney
Penryn Town Museum
14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
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Granite Quarrying
Penryn Town Museum
14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
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Violeta Thurstan
Penryn Town Museum
14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
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Traditional Toys
Penryn Town Museum
14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
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Penryn Artwork
Penryn Town Museum
14 October 2021 to 26 November 2025
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History of Penryn Fire Stations
Penryn Town Museum
01 October 2021 to 29 November 2025