Baksı Museum Located on a hilltop overlooking the Çoruh Valley, 45 km from Bayburt, the Baksı Museum is a unique institution that combines contemporary art with traditional handicrafts. Spread across 30 hectares, the museum features exhibition halls, workshops, a conference hall, library, and guest houses. The museum was conceptualized by Hüsamettin Koçan in 2000 and was established as a foundation in 2005. Over the years, many artists and professionals contributed their time and efforts to make this vision a reality. Despite no financial support from the government, the museum was completed in 2010 after 10 years of construction. At the Baksı Museum, modern artworks are displayed alongside local crafts, providing a platform for both traditional and contemporary folk arts to thrive. The museum aims to promote cultural preservation and continuing education for future generations. Additionally, it seeks to revitalize Bayburt, which has been adversely affected by migration, and boost the economic life of the region through art.