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