You'll want to browse the collections at Memorial Museum of V.I. Lenin, Military History Museum of the Volga-Ural Military District, and Eparchial Museum of Russian Orthodox Church History. Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Frunze House Museum, and Samara Philharmonic Hall are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Samara State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Samara Academic Drama Theater M. Gorky, and Ponedelnick Theater.