You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Konenkov Sculpture Museum, Admiral Nakhimov Youth Center Museum, or Smolensk Flax Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Smolensk State Museum-Preserve, and Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Dialogue Theatre, Glinka Concert Hall, and Smolensk State Drama Theatre.