You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Russian Vodka, Museum Preserve of History, Architecture and Art or In the World of Fairy Tales Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress and Smolensk Flax Museum to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Dialogue Theatre, Smolensk Chamber Theater and Smolensk State Drama Theatre.