You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Aviation and Astronautics, Vyatka Folk Art Crafts Museum and Railroad Transportation Museum. You can check out the local talent at Vyatka Philharmonic, Kirov Puppet Theater and Kirov Oblast Red Banner of Labor Drama Theater. Local parks like Pond near Diorama, Alexander Garden (Kirov) and Kirov Botanical Garden are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.