You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum Reserve City Forge of the XVII Century, In the World of Fairy Tales Museum, or Tvardovsky Apartment Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Thunder Tower of the Smolensk Fortress, Smolensk Flax Museum, and Smolensk State Museum-Preserve 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.