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Our team is standing by to help answer your questions and welcome you to the Moulton Museum family.

Opening Hours

Tuesdays 11:00am to 3:00pm

Contact Info

25256 Cabot Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

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FAQ

 Below you will find answers to all of your questions. If your question isn’t listed below, please email us or contact our team on (949) 868-7386

Where are you located?

We are in the Moulton Ranch Center in Laguna Hill, CA adjacent to the 5 freeway near the La Paz exit. We are next to the Howard’s that has our wrap-around mural.

When are you open?

We are open on Tuesdays from 11am-3pm. We schedule tours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. Please fill our out form at: moultonmuseum.org/tour.

How much does it cost to visit?

We are free to the public due to our support from the Moulton Family and Moulton Company. We encourage a $5.00 for a docent-led tour.

How can I make a donation to the Moulton Museum?

We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. Your monetary donations and artifacts are appreciated. We also appreciate a donation of time to our volunteer opportunities.

Who funds the museum?

The Moulton family and Moulton Company financially support our 501c3. We have Moulton Niguel Water District as our founding partner. We are also funded by our partners, so please let us know if you would like to explore corporate opportunities.

Does the Moulton family still ranch in this area?

The Moultons ranch in California, Arizona, and Oregon. They have cattle, grow almonds and flowers, and maintain this historic way of life to this day.

Where else can I go to see more Moulton history?

Visit our partners at the Aliso Viejo Ranch where the original barn, bunkhouse, sheds, and ranching equipment are on display to this day. See Lewis’ office and learn about this original campsite once managed by a foreman.

Who was Moulton Parkway named after?

Moulton Parkway is named after Lewis Fenno Moulton. He was born in 1854 in Illinois and came to California in 1874. The street runs from Crown Valley Pkwy near Laguna Niguel north to Irvine.

Who was Nellie Gail Ranch named after?

Nellie Gail Ranch is named after Nellie Maud Gail Moulton. She was born in Kansas in 1872. Nellie gave two hundred fifty acres of her land to Chapman University in 1972 when she passed away. The rest of her land was sold for $18,357,000 that became the Nellie Gail Ranch.

Where did the Moultons live?

Moulton Homestead was located near the two lane road that became the 5 Freeway. It was located in the modern day city of Laguna Hills in Oakbrooke Village where there is an El Torito. Visit the historical site and see the timeline.