Study the collections at Museum Preserve of History, Architecture and Art, Tvardovsky Apartment Museum, or Museum of Russian Vodka. Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress, Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, and Smolensk Flax Museum are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Dialogue Theatre, Glinka Concert Hall, and Smolensk State Drama Theatre.