EnergyExplorium - Duke Energy

EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station

Where nature and nuclear power connect.

Closure Notice

The EnergyExplorium will be closed Dec. 22, 2024 through Jan. 6, 2025. We will reopen on Jan. 7, 2025.

What you'll find

From a one-mile wooded trail to cool interactive energy exhibits and games, there's something for everyone at the EnergyExplorium. Located at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, N.C., the EnergyExplorium offers educational and fun activities for anyone interested in learning more about electricity generation.

McGuire Nuclear Station is located on Lake Norman, the state’s largest man-made lake. Lake Norman was built by Duke Energy in 1963 by damming the Catawba River with Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station.

Learn

Explore our self-guided exhibits on topics that include the environment, weather, electricity, the nuclear energy process and more. From exhibits that depict the history of the Catawba River Basin to games like the Energy Master Challenge, choose from many exciting, interactive activities that teach about energy and electricity.

Explore

Thank you for your interest in Duke Energy's EnergyExplorium education center in Huntersville, N.C.