The Steampunk Explorer

Steampunk Goes Golfing in Denver

A historic building in the Mile High City is home to a steampunk-inspired miniature golf course

Staff Report | Sep 15, 2019

Urban Putt, San Francisco’s steampunk-themed miniature golf course, has opened its second location about 1200 miles away in Denver’s LoDo (Lower Downtown) area. Urban Putt Denver occupies the historic Denver City Cable Railway Building.

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Steampunk Digest - September 13, 2019

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

Staff Report | Sep 13, 2019

Steampunk action in Disenchantment on Netflix. Plus: Carnival Row’s fashion sense; The Steampunk Explorer on Flickr; Little-known authors who predicted the future; A call for steampunk papers; Urban Putt opens Denver location; and more.

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A Steampunk Autumn in New England

Festivals in Vermont and Connecticut kick off a busy season of steampunk events in the region

Staff Report | Sep 12, 2019

Steampunk fans in New England can look forward to an eventful autumn — in the literal sense of the term — as numerous events are scheduled from late September through December. The fun begins with gatherings in Vermont and Connecticut.

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A Look at Gallery Ex Machina

This new gallery in Barcelona will feature exhibitions of cyberpunk and steampunk art

Staff Report | Sep 10, 2019

If you happen to be in Barcelona, here’s a new attraction you might want to put on your itinerary. Gallery Ex Machina will exhibit “technology-themed artwork, mostly in the steampunk and cyberpunk styles whenever possible,” its manager says.

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Steampunk and More at SVCC 2019

Highlights from Silicon Valley Comic Con in San Jose, where steampunk was just part of the action

Staff Report | Sep 9, 2019

It doesn’t compare to San Diego Comic Con, but Silicon Valley Comic Con was an easy trip from The Steampunk Explorer World Headquarters. Many folks attend comic cons to meet celebrities, but we were more interested in the artists and cosplayers.

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Steampunk Fest Returns to Honesdale

Train rides, museum tours and a fashion parade are on tap for this event in NE Pennsylvania

Staff Report | Sep 8, 2019

Steampunk fans are once again invited to the birthplace of the American Railroad as Steampunk Honesdale returns Sept. 14 and 15 to Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The festival will include train rides, vendors, museum tours, and more.

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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. Read more. . .