You'll want to browse the collections at Military History Museum of the Volga-Ural Military District, Sorois Museum of Architecture and Construction, and Samara Regional Art Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Samara Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Samara Philharmonic Hall, and Frunze House Museum to learn a bit about the area. You can catch a show at Samara State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre, Ponedelnick Theater, and Samara Regional Puppet Theater.