You'll want to browse the collections at Volgograd State Panoramic Museum, Volgograd Memorial Historical Museum, and Museum of the Defence of Stalingrad. While you're exploring, swing by Flour Mill Ruins, Volgograd State New Experimental Theatre, and Tsarisyn Fire Station Watchtower to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at State Don Cossack Theatre, Volgograd State Theater for Young Spectators, and Tsaritsynskaya Opera.