You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of the Great Patriotic War, Smolensk Flax Museum, and Museum of Russian Vodka. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Smolensk State Museum-Preserve, and Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress. You can check out the local talent at Dialogue Theatre, Glinka Concert Hall, and Smolensk Chamber Theater.