You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Military History Museum of the Volga-Ural Military District, Samara Regional Art Museum, or M. Gorky Literature and Memorial Museum. Sights like Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Frunze House Museum, and Samara Philharmonic Hall are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Samara State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Chamber Stage Drama Theater, and Samara Academic Drama Theater M. Gorky.