Instead, these locations are rich in the elements that define steampunk: Victorian- or Edwardian-era technology, culture, history, personalities, oddities and so on. This section includes local places likely to be of greatest interest to steampunks.

A Steampunk Guide to Phoenix: Museums, events, eateries, retail outlets and more.

The Steampunk Explorer is an online magazine for steampunk enthusiasts and creators. You'll find stories about people, places, and events in the steampunk world, as well as event listings, city guides, and other resources.

This section includes steampunk festivals and conventions in the USA and Canada, as well as other events likely to be of particular interest to steampunks. Click or tap on the event name for details. You should always check the event's website …

Societies in Phoenix This section includes local groups with an interest in steampunk, science-fiction, Burning Man or other aspects of pop culture. Often these are loosely organized Facebook or Meetup groups, but they can be a great way to keep up with local events or other activities in their areas of interest.

Local Guides in Phoenix This section includes travel and entertainment guides as well as local alt-weeklies and other regional resources. The links take you directly to the websites.

This railroad museum near Phoenix has an extensive collection of historic locomotives, railroad passenger cars and other equipment. It includes a steam locomotive built in 1906 that's listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

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.

This section features eating and drinking establishments likely to be of interest to steampunks. It includes tea houses, as well as bars and restaurants with steampunk, neo-Victorian, or retro-industrial decor. Some establishments are consciously designed with steampunk themes. With others, the connection may be more subtle or open to ...

Keep up with the latest steampunk news! Follow us on Bluesky or Mastodon . We’re on numerous social media platforms, but when we post a major story, we will always share it in these places: @steampunk-explorer.com (Bluesky) and @steampunk_explorer (Mastodon).