You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Penza Regional Museum, Literature Museum or V.O. Klyuchevsky Museum. While you're exploring, swing by Folk Museum, Burdenko House Museum and Kuprin Museum to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Lunacharsky Penza Regional Drama Theater, Penza Regional Puppet Theater and Penza Regional Theater for Young Spectators.