Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Hills, CA
Know the Flow invites you to take control of a simulated water district and discover the hidden systems behind our everyday lives. Designed like a real-time strategy game, this hands-on exhibit puts players of all ages in the role of water system operators—balancing supply, demand, emergencies, and sustainability.
Created in partnership with the Moulton Niguel Water District, this permanent interactive installation combines cutting-edge game design with rich historical storytelling. It’s water education like you’ve never experienced before.
For Lewis Moulton, managing water was crucial to sustaining cattle and sheep on the original Moulton Ranch. After his passing, his daughters and their spouses carried on his legacy, playing a founding role in the creation of what became the Moulton Niguel Water District (MNWD).
In fact, three out of the five inaugural board seats were held by Moulton family members.
That legacy continues today: MNWD is now a national leader in water conservation, among the first districts in the U.S. to adopt recycled water for irrigation.
Know the Flow connects the past to the present, helping visitors see how historical decisions still shape daily life and how future choices depend on today’s awareness.
A Game-Based Learning Environment designed for all ages
Track multiple reservoirs and pump systems in real-time
Respond to simulated fire emergencies and infrastructure strain
Keep water flowing efficiently across changing needs and zones
Work together with other players to solve challenges
Large blue palm-sized buttons make gameplay tactile and fun. Visual indicators help you balance pressure, avoid overflows, and learn the realities of water system management, whether you’re 8 or 80.
A collaboration of passionate experts and community leaders
Curtus Fetters
Owner of EscapeX Games, LCAD Graduate, U.S. Army Veteran
Chris Dahncke
Archivist, MNWD
Sara Boyer
Environmental Scientist, MNWD
Joone Lopez
CEO and General Manager, MNWD
Steve Merk
Operations Team, MNWD
Mark Herron
Operations Team, MNWD
Ronin Goodall
Operations Team, MNWD
Dr. Elisabeth Lange
Executive Director, Moulton Museum
Get a glimpse of what awaits you at the exhibit
Nellie's Gallery, Moulton Museum
25258 Cabot Rd
Laguna Hills, CA
Open Year-Round
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Free to Attend
