The Steampunk Explorer

The Last Maker Faire?

Maker Faire Bay Area once again offers a visual feast, but financial woes could spell its demise

By Stephen Beale | May 21, 2019

Tens of thousands braved rainy weather for Maker Faire Bay Area, a festival of DIY ingenuity that’s been dubbed the “Greatest Show and Tell on Earth.” It was a showcase for a wide range of creative projects, including many with steampunk appeal.

Steampunk Digest - May 17, 2019

Our weekly roundup of news and other happenings in the steampunk world

Staff Report | May 17, 2019

A steampunked aquarium in Oregon; New video from Alice’s Night Circus; The latest from Maurice Broaddus; Book fest seeks tiny stories; "Around the World in 80 Days" on stage and screen; Festival reports; Weekend events.

Steampunk Frolic Near Detroit

Michigan Steam Expo and Greenfield Village make for a fun-filled holiday weekend

Staff Report | May 16, 2019

Steampunk enthusiasts in the Detroit area will get a double dose of merriment over Memorial Day weekend as the first-ever Michigan Steam Expo takes place on May 26, followed by a trip to The Henry Ford’s open-air history museum.

Steampunk Your Camera!

Ordinary cameras become steampunk props thanks to California artist Momo Eames

Staff Report | May 15, 2019

The story behind CameraPunk, a line of handcrafted accessories — lens caps, lens cuffs, and straps — that can add a steampunk flourish to digital cameras from Nikon, Canon, and other manufacturers.

A Showcase for DIY Creativity

Obtainium Works, steam engines, Burning Man projects and more at Maker Faire Bay Area

Staff Report | May 13, 2019

The world’s largest Maker Faire returns May 17-19 to the San Francisco Bay Area, offering a showcase for DIY invention and creativity in categories that include kinetic art, cosplay, robotics, 3D printing, vehicles, woodworking, needlecraft, and more.

Steampunk Digest - May 10, 2019

Our weekly roundup of news and other happenings in the steampunk world

Staff Report | May 10, 2019

Close to the Sun released; Tesla vs Lovecraft on Android; Award for steampunk film; Minehead Steampunk Festival report; Q&A with Professor Elemental; New steampunk festival in central New York; Lots of weekend events.

Welcome

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine and resource directory for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places and events in the steampunk world, as well as guides to retail outlets, museums, galleries, eateries, and other attractions in 36 North American regions, with more to come. We also have several pages of resources for artists, writers, and people with an interest in 19th century history. The site launched in March 2018 and is currently in public beta (meaning "please excuse our dust"). Read more. . .