Governed by Florida State University since 2000, the 11,000-square-foot Ringling museum was in dire need of a restoration, so the university invested $76 million to expand its offerings. Along with the addition of 150,000 square feet of space, two new wings were added and the art museum, circus museum, theater and the Ringlings’ own mansion were refreshed. The museum is now the 16th largest » Read more: John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Sarasota, Fla.