The 1893 Exposition &
the Curse of Cthulhu
Scott Westerfeld
In 2025 we shall be joined by special guest Scott Westerfeld, author of the “Leviathan” Steampunk series and many other book series.
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Eight Months until the Exposition
More Cucumber Sandwiches?! As we continue to countdown to May 2025, the Exposition is hosting several smaller (mostly) FREE* events throughout the year, and the latest one, on October 19th, is another picnic, but this time we are getting spooky and eating in a Pet...
Nine Months until the Exposition
Martians, Wells, and Cucumber Sandwiches! In the countdown to May 2025, the Exposition shall host several smaller (mostly) FREE* events throughout the year, such as the upcoming Steampunk Picnic at the Museum of Science and Industry to celebrate the 158th birthday of...
Ten Months until the Exposition
48 Hours of Non-Stop Steampunk! The 2025 Chicago Steampunk Exposition program officially starts at 4PM on Friday, May 30th and does not stop until after 4PM on Sunday, June 1st. We have additional "unofficial" programing on Thursday evening, Sunday evening, and even...