ago. The collection is composed of archaeological objects from many of Manitoba's First Nations cultures, including the Cree, Anishinaabe, Inuit, Dakota and Chipewyan. The collection provides a glimpse of pre-European contact life in the boreal forest, aspen parkland, and prairie regions of Manitoba. Most artifacts were used for hunting, hide preparation, and food preparation. These include projectile points, bifaces, scrapers, grooved axe heads, mauls, pottery and rim shards. Ethnological objects include moccasins, mitts, garments, beaded necklaces, and clothing accessories. The Christopher Stephen Quelch Lepidoptera Collection The Christopher Stephen Quelch Lepidoptera Collection contains over 8000 specimens of moths and butterflies from across the world with a focus on Manitoba. The collection also contains over 1000 birds eggs. CN 2747 In 2015, the Transcona Museum acquired the CN 2747 steam locomotive. The CN 2747 was the first steam locomotive built in the Western Region by CN and was built in the Transcona Shops. It was the first of 33 steam locomotives that were built at the Transcona Shops. In 1960, the engine was retired and placed in the then Kiwanis Park for the community as "a token of the dedication of the citizens of the Town of Transcona" of the In 2017, the museum had a condition assessment completed and began to make repairs to preserve the life of the engine. The museum is currently fundraising to build a protective enclosure over the engine to protect it from the elements but also provide additional accessibility and interpretation opportunities while keeping the engine secure. Current Exhibits Common Technology: From Past Lives to Future Ideas Celebrating 50 Years: The Founding of the Transcona Museum Treasures of the Transcona Museum Interactive Discovery Centre Virtual Exhibit: "Serving King and Country: Transcona's Hometown Heroes" Sources Association of Manitoba Museums Directory References External links Museum Website Official Museum Blog "Serving King and Country: Transcona's Hometown Heroes" History museums in Manitoba Museums in Winnipeg Museums established in 1967 Museum