You'll want to browse the collections at Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Museum of Russian Vodka, and Museum of the Great Patriotic War. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress, Smolensk Flax Museum, and Smolensk State Museum-Preserve. You can check out the local talent at Dialogue Theatre, Glinka Concert Hall, and Smolensk Chamber Theater.