You'll want to browse the collections at In the World of Fairy Tales Museum, Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, and Admiral Nakhimov Youth Center Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Smolensk Flax Museum, Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress, and Smolensk State Museum-Preserve to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Glinka Concert Hall, Smolensk State Drama Theatre, and Smolensk Chamber Theater if you're interested in local theater.