Study the collections at Museum of Water, Museum of the Defense and Siege of Leningrad, or Cruiser Aurora. Tauride Palace, Bolshoi Saint Petersburg State Circus, and Smolny Cathedral are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can watch performances at Oktyabrskiy Big Concert Hall, Alexandrinsky Theatre, and Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory if you're interested in local theater.