An exhibition about the town's medieval period and rafting are shown in the Fürstenberg Palace.
The museum on the market square provides interesting information about the history of the city.
This museum, which is dedicated to Schwenningen history, is housed in a half-timbered house from 1697. It also features a watch collection which comprises of beautifully painted Black Forest pieces, and a collection which acquaints visitors with the history of time measurement.
The Freihof presents the life and work of the great chronicler of the Middle Black Forest and its history, Heinrich Hansjakob (1837-1916). He was one of the most read southern German authors of his time and is still considered an important source for historians and folklorists.
This late-Gothic cemetery chapel, erected around 1580, has been an exhibition venue since 1851. The exhibits are focused on Rottweiler stonecraft.