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 Kirov Puppet Theater, Theater On Spasskaya and Vyatka Philharmonic. Local parks like Kirov Botanical Garden, Alexander Garden (Kirov) and Pond near Diorama are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.