Erarta Museum and Galleries of Contemporary Art, Cruiser Aurora, and C-189 Submarine Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Peter and Paul Fortress, Strelka, and St. Petersburg Academy of Fine Arts are monuments to see when you're exploring the area around Yelagin Palace. You can watch performances at St. Petersburg Philharmonia, Bolshoi Saint Petersburg State Circus, and Mariinsky Theatre if you're interested in local theater.