Hand Of Man Museum

06/18/2026

Ever wanted to hold 20,000 years of history in your hands? 🦣

The distinctive ridges of a mammoth tooth were designed to grind tough grasses across frozen landscapes, and each section tells a story from a world long before written history.

Whether you’re a lifelong collector, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who loves extraordinary conversation pieces, there’s something undeniably fascinating about owning a genuine prehistoric fossil.

You can find different dinosaur bones and fossils to take home at our Red Barn Antiques Gallery in Chemainus, and explore even more incredible pieces of natural history like this at our Hand Of Man Museum. 🗺️♥️

06/11/2026

Fun fact: Jim Shockey, owner of Hand of Man Museum, was just a boy when he collected his very first treasure: a conch shell. 🐚

That single shell sparked a lifelong curiosity that would grow into an extraordinary collection of shells, corals, and countless natural wonders from around the world. 🪎🌎

06/06/2026

Every great adventure starts with curiosity. 🔎

From towering fossils and remarkable wildlife to cultural artifacts, local history, and stories shaped by the natural world, every gallery offers something unexpected.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or rediscovering a favourite exhibit, we look forward to welcoming you.

Stay curious! 🦖

05/24/2026

From bold statement pieces to tiny treasures that feel like they belong in another era, this corner of our gift shop is full of pieces with personality and just the right amount of mystery.

The dangerous part? Coming in for “just a quick look.” 👀👀

05/18/2026

Natural treasures!

Malcolm walked 40 miles in nasty, thick West Coast rainforest to find this magnificent matched set of Roosevelt elk shed antlers!

Natural treasures!

Malcolm walked 40 miles in nasty, thick West Coast rainforest to find this magnificent matched set of Roosevelt elk shed antlers!

Hand Of Man Museum

05/14/2026

Part 2! - This one’s a little more challenging than our previous giraffe video 😆

Here’s some juicy hints:

Hint 1:
Its beak is so large that nature had to make most of it hollow just so the bird could fly. 🪽

Hint 2:
That “helmet” on top of its beak is called a casque. It helps amplify their calls through the rainforest like built-in surround sound. 📢

Hint 3:
Some species seal the female inside a tree cavity with mud while she nests… leaving only a tiny slit for food deliveries. 😳🍟

Hint 4:
They’re considered sacred or symbolic in many cultures and are often associated with wisdom, protection, and the spirit world. 🌀

Hint 5:
It may look prehistoric, but this species is still alive today - living deep within the rainforests of West and Central Africa. 👀🌿

05/07/2026

If these portraits could talk… which one do you think would have the wildest stories? 👀

We’ve got walls full of mysterious faces at our Hand of Man Museum - each one carrying a past we can only imagine. 💭🎨

05/07/2026

Stunning woolly mammoth tusk!!

This is one of the nicest tusks I’ve ever found!

It’s originally from Alaska and is more than 10,000 years old! It weighs close to 100 pounds and is nine feet long!

We just put it up for sale here at our !!

05/01/2026

These are ammonite fossils - ancient marine creatures that once drifted through Earth’s oceans, hundreds of millions of years ago. 👀

As they grew, their shell expanded outward, creating a spiral that has stood the test of time.

And here’s where it gets wild…

these spirals often follow the Fibonacci sequence - a mathematical rhythm that shows up in everything from seashells to galaxies.

A quiet reminder that everything is more connected than it seems. 🌌

04/28/2026

New arrival… behave yourselves 👀🤭