You'll want to browse the collections at Vyatka Paleontological Museum, Museum of Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, Aviation and Astronautics, and Museum and Exhibition Center Diorama. You can check out the local talent at Kirov Puppet Theater, Kirov Oblast Red Banner of Labor Drama Theater, and Gaudi Hall. Local parks like Kirov Botanical Garden, Pond near Diorama, and Alexander Garden (Kirov) are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.