Arts and Crafts in Houston

Houston

This section includes Houston-area art museums, galleries, 3D fabrication services and makerspaces. Museums and galleries are included because they can be sources of creative inspiration even if their exhibitions don't fall within the steampunk category. The gear icon indicates locations likely to be of particular interest to steampunks.

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Art Supplies

Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts - Houston Area

Houston area

A list of local locations. . .

Michaels - Houston Area

Houston area

A list of local locations. . .

Fabrication Services/Makerspaces

3D Hubs - Houston

Houston, TX, USA

3D Hubs is a website that provides access to 3D printing services around the world. . .

Katy Makerspace

Katy, TX, USA

This makerspace was temporarily closed as of Nov. . .

Makexyz 3D Printing - Houston

Houston, TX, USA

Makexyz is a website that provides access to independent 3D printing services around the world. . .

The UPS Store #6204 - Houston - 3D Printing/Scanning

Houston, TX, USA

This is one of many UPS Store locations that offer 3D printing and scanning services. . .

The UPS Store #6498 - The Woodlands - 3D Printing/Scanning

The Woodlands, TX, USA

This is one of many UPS Store locations that offer 3D printing and scanning services. . .

Galleries

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft

Houston, TX, USA

The Houston Center for Contemporary Craft is a non-profit arts facility. . .

Museums

The Bayou Bend Collection

Houston, TX, USA

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens is a 14-acre facility that houses a collection of decorative art, paintings and furniture. . .

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

Houston, TX, USA

The Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston's Museum District occupies a stainless-steel building designed by Gunnar Birkerts. . .

Menil Collection

Houston, TX, USA

The Menil Collection houses the private art collection of founders John de Menil and Dominique de Menil. . .

Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts

Houston, TX, USA

This museum tells the story of "people settling in Texas between 1830 and 1930. . ."

Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Houston, TX, USA

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston , is one of the largest museums in the United States. . .

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. . .