You'll want to browse the collections at Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Museum of the Great Patriotic War, and Museum of Russian Vodka. 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 Smolensk Chamber Theater, Glinka Concert Hall, and Smolensk State Drama Theatre if you're interested in local theater.