You'll want to browse the collections at In the World of Fairy Tales Museum, Smolensk Flax Museum, and Museum of Russian Vodka. While you're exploring, swing by Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress, and Smolensk State Museum-Preserve to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Smolensk Chamber Theater, Glinka Concert Hall, and Smolensk State Drama Theatre if you're interested in local theater.