1. General Information
The Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk is committed to ensuring the accessibility of its website in accordance with the Act of April 4, 2019, on the Digital Accessibility of Websites and Mobile Applications of Public Entities.
Website address: www.muzeum1939.pl
Website publication date: January 1, 2009
Website content last updated: December 27, 2025
2. WCAG compliance status
Compliance status:
The website is partially compliant with the requirements of the Digital Accessibility Act and WCAG 2.1 standards at level AA, due to inconsistencies and inaccessible content (description below).
3. Inaccessible content/difficult access
The website contains some elements that are not fully compliant with WCAG 2.1 AA. The main issues include:
Digital content:
Lack of full alternative text (alt) descriptions for some images and graphics, especially those of an informative nature.
Some multimedia (e.g., videos) lack subtitles or audio descriptions.
Forms may not include proper labels for controls.
These are common areas for improvement, particularly for those using screen readers and keyboard navigation.
4. Preparation of the Declaration
This declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment conducted by the Museum of the Second World War in Gdańsk using the Digital Accessibility Checklist.
5. Accessibility Contact Details
If you experience difficulties with the website's accessibility, please contact:
dostepnosc@muzeum1939.pl
+48 58 570-260-009
Plac Władysława Bartoszewskiego 1, 80-862 Gdańsk, Poland
This contact information can be used to report content accessibility issues or to receive information in alternative formats.
6. Comments and Complaints Procedure
If you encounter difficulties using the website, you can:
Submit a request for accessibility to the administrator (details above).
If your request is rejected or remains unanswered, you have the right to submit a complaint to the Commissioner for Human Rights.
7. Architectural and Service Accessibility
In addition to digital accessibility, the website also contains information about the Museum building's accessibility for people with disabilities, including amenities such as accessible restrooms, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and guides with audio description and sign language interpretation.
8. Corrective Action Plan
The Museum declares its intention to gradually address the identified inconsistencies, in particular by:
Supplementing descriptions of alternative graphics.
Adding navigable semantic structures.
Providing alternative versions of video materials (subtitles/audio description).
9. Date of Declaration
Date of preparation: January 1, 2026.
Date of last review/update: January 1, 2026.