The Steampunk Explorer

A Visit to Jekyll & Hyde

Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale inspired this steampunk-themed bar and grill near Charlotte

Staff Report | Apr 18, 2019

Like its namesake characters, Jekyll & Hyde Taphouse and Grill in Matthews, North Carolina has two personalities: Jekyll is the dining room, whereas Hyde is the bar. The owner plans to open a second, larger location this summer.

Steampunk Digest - April 12, 2019

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

Staff Report | Apr 12, 2019

"Missing Link" hits the movie screens; Musical escape room in Colorado; Publisher set for Iron Harvest; A firefighter’s steampunk lamps; The latest from Frenchy and the Punk; Wizard of Oz gets steampunked. . . with zombies; and more.

Scenes from the Spring Faire

That’s the new Big River Steampunk Spring Faire, held March 30-31 in Hannibal, Missouri

By Curt Knapp | Apr 8, 2019

Photo Gallery: The producers of the Big River Steampunk Festival debuted a smaller event at the Mark Twain Brewing Co. in downtown Hannibal, Missouri. Fortunately for us, photographer Curt Knapp was there with his camera.

Gaslight Gathering Set for San Diego

Panels, maker workshops, and a Saturday night concert are all on tap at this steampunk event

Staff Report | Apr 6, 2019

San Diego will get another dose of steampunk revelry as the Gaslight Gathering returns April 12-14. Special guests include Abney Park, The Eternal Frontier, Doc Phineas, Dyno Staats, Drake & McTrowell, and cosplayer Dude Vader.

Steampunk Digest - April 5, 2019

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

Staff Report | Apr 4, 2019

“Re-discovered” Victorian photos; News from Gail Carriger; Airship diorama seeks exhibit venues; Steampunk fashion at the Morris Museum; New steampunk brewery in Houston; Reports from Big River Steampunk Spring Faire.

Cosplay at Clockwork Alchemy 2019

Superheroes, historical figures and Spy vs. Spy enlivened the steampunk con near San Francisco

Staff Report | Apr 3, 2019

One attraction of any steampunk convention is the sight of attendees wearing fanciful costumes, and Clockwork Alchemy was no exception. Some of the most elegant outfits were seen in the fashion show, but that was just the beginning.

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. . .