Eventually, the urban-renewal projects of the 1960s played a significant part in the resettlement of many families to new areas, causing a decrease in the school's enrollment.

[2][3][5][4] On August 26, 1977, Monroe School was listed in the National Register of Historic Places, reference #77000237.

The group found support from the Phoenix Legislature who approved $10.5 million in bond funds to purchase and partially renovate the historic Monroe School.

[2][3][5] Inside the museum there were many exhibits and activities which encourage an interaction between parents and children.

Among the activities which both parents and children can participate is what is known as the "Noodle Forest", which consists of a thicket of towering Styrofoam tubes.