You'll want to browse the collections at Military History Museum of the Volga-Ural Military District, Sorois Museum of Architecture and Construction, and Samara Regional Art Museum. Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Samara Philharmonic Hall, and Frunze House Museum are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. You can check out the local talent at Samara State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ponedelnick Theater, and Samara Academic Drama Theater M. Gorky.