May 30th to June 1st, 2025

The 1893 Exposition &
the Curse of Cthulhu

The 1893 Exposition displayed several odd artifacts from around the world, but the strangest was a statue best described as a “monster of vaguely anthropoid outline, but with an octopus-like head whose face was a mass of feelers, a scaly, rubbery-looking body, prodigious claws on hind and fore feet, and long, narrow wings behind” . . . more about that coming soon.

Scott Westerfeld

In 2025 we shall be joined by special guest Scott Westerfeld, author of the “Leviathan” Steampunk series and many other book series.

Latest News & Updates

Eight Months until the Exposition

Oct 1, 2024

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

Sep 2, 2024

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

Aug 6, 2024

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...