Lucknow: A Rs 23 crore museum showcasing Uttar Pradesh's rich folk culture is set to be developed in Bakshi Ka Talab near Chandrika Devi temple. The state-of-the-art museum will digitally display artefacts related to the state's heritage, featuring various art forms like paintings, dance, music, and theatre. The museum will be built on 2.5 hectares of land, offering a unique glimpse into Uttar Pradesh's cultural legacy.The museum will give the public a peek into the rich folk art of Bundelkhand, Kanpur, Awadh, Varanasi and Rohilkhand. The museum will digitally showcase Uttar Pradesh's rich cultural heritage, featuring folk arts, classical music, folk music, dance, paintings, and theatre (nautanki) on LED screens. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies will be used to bring these art forms to life, allowing visitors to experience 3D digital elements and immersive interactive environments.There will be an amphitheatre (an open-air venue used for live performances) where performances will be given by artists from time to time. Special insulated bricks will be used to keep the temperature under control, reduce heat, and maintain the safety of the building. Dormitories for artists will also be built.Additional director of the culture department, Shrishti Dhawan, said, "The museum will offer full information about the illustrious heritage of UP the entry into the museum will be ticketed at a very affordable price, and it is most likely to open for the public in 2026."