LIST: Mizzou to tear down 8 buildings, move museums The changes will save Missouri an estimated $2.5 million in annual operating costs and more than $93.7 million in repair and maintenance work, the university said Author: Associated Press Updated: 11:04 AM CST March 5, 2021 COLUMBIA, Mo. — The University of Missouri will demolish eight buildings and move two museums back to the main campus as part of a plan to reduce space the school uses and to save money, officials announced Thursday. University spokesman Christian Basi said the moves are the beginning of the university's Space Reduction and Strategic Relocation Plan, which has been discussed for years.