You'll want to browse the collections at Vasnetsov Brothers Art Museum, Museum of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Aviation and Astronautics and Museum of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin. You can check out the local talent at Vyatka Philharmonic, Kirov Puppet Theater and Theater On Spasskaya. Local parks like Alexander Garden (Kirov), Kirov Botanical Garden and Pond near Diorama are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.