OUR COLLECTIONS
The Transcona Museum’s collection is the heart of the museum. The primary function of the museum’s collection is to document the growth and development of the Transcona community and the surrounding Springfield district through the collection, preservation, and interpretation of artifacts and archival materials. We are also guided in our collecting through our mission statement: “To collect, preserve and share the stories of Transcona through learning and discovery.” During the 50+ years of its existence, the Transcona Museum has accumulated 53,000+ objects of historical and natural significance.
Transcona Museum has received funding to assist with the research and photography of our collection through the Province of Manitoba Community Museum Support Project Grant.
Archives
The Transcona Museum Archives collects documents and photographs reflecting the history of Transcona and surrounding area.
Artifacts
The collection of over 4,000 community-based artifacts, many of which were used by people in Transcona.
Textiles
The museum preserves an impressive collection of over 800 clothing and textiles articles from Transcona residents.
Archaeology & Ethnology
The collection includes 3,500+ artifacts from over 80 archaeological sites across Manitoba.
Natural History
The collection represents the natural history of Manitoba, including over 8,000 butterfly and moth specimens.
Locomotive CN 2747
Our largest artifact, CN 2747 was the first steam engine built in Western Canada at the Transcona Shops in April 1926.
