Accessibility in the museum

for people with special needs

All branches of the Museum of Gdańsk are located in historic buildings. Therefore, we cannot eliminate architectural barriers everywhere. Where possible, we introduce amenities and learn about the needs of our visitors. We are changing slowly but effectively. If you have any comments about the accessibility of our museums, please contact the accessibility coordinator. You can find the contact details below.

Throughout the year, you can visit: Museum of Amber, Main Town Hall, Artus Court, Uphagen House, Museum of the Polish Post Office, Wisłoujście Fortress. During the summer season, visit Gdańsk Science Museum, Guardhouse no. 1 on Westerplatte, Hammerforge at Oliwa, and Foregate Complex.

Find out about the accessibility of our branches

Museum of Amber

it is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The entrance to the elevator is located on the other side of the building (from the side of the Miller's House). This entrance also provides access to the Educational Hall
people with visual impairments can use two tactile models and tactile graphics boards
the cash desk (on the left) is equipped with an induction loop
you can download an audio guide in Polish. It includes a version with audio description and ETR. Download it to your phone from the Play Store. Ask the staff at the ticket office for the Wi-Fi password
the facility has equipment available:
- 3 balcony supports (bannisters)
- 3 wheelchairs
- 3 pairs of rehabilitation crutches.

Main Town Hall

the Palowa Gallery is fully accessible for wheelchair users
some rooms on higher floors are also accessible, but advance notice is required. The only elevator we could install is located in the museum offices
if you need to use the elevator, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator 2-3 days in advance. This will allow us to prepare for your visit. The elevator serves all exhibition halls levels except the observation tower of the Main Town Hall
one of the cash desks is equipped with an induction loop
in the Lower Hall, there is tactile graphics of the threshold of the Main Town Hall with audio description
the facility has equipment available:
- 4 balcony supports (bannisters)
- 3 pairs of rehabilitation crutches
in the Lower Hall, you will find a white cabinet with aids that you can borrow during your visit:
- noise-canceling headphones
- magnifying glasses
- descriptions of the Main Town Hall in ETR
- anti-stress balls.

Artus Court

access for people using wheelchairs is possible through the Courtyard from ul. Chlebnicka. We lay down rails and assist with entering the facility
electric wheelchairs do not fit through the narrow doors
wheelchair users can visit the Great Hall. There is also a ticket office and toilets available
the facility has 3 balcony supports (bannisters)
near the entrance and ticket office, there is tactile graphics of the facade of Artus Court with audio description
in the Great Hall, you will find a tactile model of King Casimir Jagiellon with audio description
some paintings in the Painting Gallery on the 2nd floor have audio descriptions
at the ticket office, you can borrow:
- magnifying glasses
- cotton gloves (for blind individuals - for touching selected exhibits)
- guide in Braille alphabet.

Uphagen House

wheelchair users can visit the ground floor of the building (kitchen, pantry, cook's room, courtyard)
the toilets are inaccessible - the doors are very narrow, and there is no maneuvering space inside
at the ticket office, you can borrow:
- magnifying glasses
- cotton gloves (for blind individuals - for touching selected exhibits)
the portraits of the Chodowiecki family in the Small Dining Room have audio descriptions
the facility has equipment available:
- 2 balcony supports (bannisters)
- 1 pair of rehabilitation crutches.

Museum of the Polish Post Office

the facility is not adapted for wheelchair users
the facility has equipment available:
- 2 balcony supports (bannisters)
- 2 pairs of rehabilitation crutches
at the ticket office, you can borrow magnifying glasses.

Gdańsk Museum of Science

not accessible for people using wheelchairs
no elevator
at the ticket office, you can borrow:
- magnifying glasses
- noise-canceling headphones
disposable earplugs are also available at the ticket office.

Guardhouse no 1. at Westerplatte

not accessible for people using wheelchairs
the main entrance is narrow
inside, there is a tactile model of the Barracks.

Wisłoujście Fortress

people using wheelchairs can visit the Fortress, move around the courtyard, and partially on the green areas of the bastions
the terrain of the Fortress is not adapted to the needs of people with mobility impairments
in bad weather, the unpaved surface can become muddy
there is a tactile model of the area in the room at the entrance to the Crownwork
Napoleon's Barracks: there is a low threshold at the entrance that can be crossed with a wheelchair. Inside, there are no barriers, and people in wheelchairs can move freely. The toilets are not adapted to the needs of people with mobility impairments. There is a baby changing table available in the toilet.

Hammerforge at Oliwa

not accessible for people using wheelchairs
at the ticket office, you can borrow:
- noise-canceling headphones for adults and children.

Foregate Complex

not accessible for people using wheelchairs
the main entrance is narrow
at the ticket office, you can borrow:
- noise-canceling headphones for adults and children.
amenities for temporary exhibitions:
- "Grunwald Housing Estate" - all texts translated into PJM, 8 objects have audio descriptions
- "Gdańsk More Beautiful Than Ever" - the most important content translated into PJM, selected objects have audio descriptions.

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Uwaga! Część treści czeka na aktualizacje. Powodem są duże zmiany na wystawach stałych:

Twierdzy Wisłoujście
Wartowni nr 1 na Westerplatte.

Contact with accessibility coordinator

Do you have any other questions about the accessibility of the Museum of Gdańsk for people with disabilities?

Contact our accessibility coordinator:

Paula Wilczyńska
Mobile: +48 509 226 351
Mail: p.wilczynska(at)muzeumgdansk.pl

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