Arts and Crafts in Minneapolis-St Paul

Minneapolis-St Paul

This section includes local art schools, 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 Education

Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Minneapolis College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit four-year and postgraduate college specializing in the visual arts. . .

Art Supplies

Blick Art Materials - Edina

Edina, MN, USA

A major retailer of art supplies. . .

Blick Art Materials - Roseville

Roseville, MN, USA

A major retailer of art supplies. . .

Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts - Twin Cities

Twin Cities

A list of local locations. . .

Michaels - Twin Cities

Twin Cities

A list of local locations. . .

Fabrication Services/Makerspaces

3D Hubs - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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

3D Hubs - Saint Paul

Saint Paul, MN, USA

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

Makexyz 3D Printing - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN, USA

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

Nordeast Makers

Minneapolis, MN, USA

This member-supported makerspace provides access to 3D printers and other fabrication resources. . .

Twin Cities Maker at the Hack Factory

Minneapolis, MN, USA

This member-supported makerspace includes a wood shop, metal shop, machine shop, laser cutter, and CNC/3D printing area. . .

Galleries

House of Balls

Minneapolis, MN, USA

House of Balls contains the sculpture studio of Allen Christian. . .

Museums

Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum - University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Frederick R Weisman Art Museum is located on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. . .

Goldstein Museum of Design

St. Paul, MN, USA

The Goldstein Museum of Design is a museum on the St Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. . .

Julian H Sleeper House

St. Paul, MN, USA

This historic house contains a collection of late 19th century decorative arts amassed by Dr. . .

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Minneapolis Institute of Art features an encyclopedic collection of approximately 80,000 objects spanning 5,000 years of world history. . .

Walker Art Center

Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Walker Art Center is a multidisciplinary contemporary art center in Minneapolis. . .

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. . .