Study the collections at In the World of Fairy Tales Museum, Smolensk Flax Museum, or Museum of Russian Vodka. Sights like Smolensk State Museum-Preserve, Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, and Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress are must-sees while exploring the area. You can check out the local talent at Dialogue Theatre, Smolensk Chamber Theater, and Glinka Concert Hall.