EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station, Huntersville

About EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station

EnergyExplorium at McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville offers visitors interactive exhibits and outdoor activities centered on electricity generation and energy education. A one-mile wooded trail winds through the property, where guests encounter self-guided exhibits exploring the environment, weather, electricity, the nuclear energy process, and the history of the Catawba River Basin. Interactive games including the Energy Master Challenge teach visitors about energy and electricity through hands-on engagement. The facility sits at McGuire Nuclear Station on Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest man-made lake, created in 1963 when Duke Energy dammed the Catawba River with Cowans Ford Hydroelectric Station. The combination of nature trails and educational displays makes the EnergyExplorium suitable for school groups and families seeking to learn how electricity is generated and understand energy's role in daily life. Group programs and special events are available throughout the year.