You'll want to browse the collections at In the World of Fairy Tales Museum, Museum of Russian Vodka, and Tvardovsky Apartment Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Smolensk Flax Museum, and Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress 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.