Accessibility declaration
Declaration of Accessibility
The Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka obliges itself to ensure accessibility of its online website in accordance to the statue from the 4th of April 2019 on the accessibility of internet pages and mobile applications of public institutions.
The Declaration of Accessibility regards the website: https://www.muzeumzamoyskich.pl/
• Date of publication of the webpage: 14th October 2019
• Date of last major update: 25th March 2025
State of Digital accessibility
The webpage is partially compliant with the statue on Digital accessibility from the 4th of April 2019 on the accessibility of online webpages and mobile applications of public institutions
Unavailable content
Content not included in law
Archival documents published on the webpage prior to the 23rd of September 2018 are not available. We have no legal obligation to adjust said documents. If one would require access to said documents, feel free to contact us with details which documents would be required and, if necessary, how we should adjust them for your needs
Content from outside organisations
On the webpage you’ll find a virtual tour provided by an outside organisation (Zwiedzaj Lubelskie). The Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka has no input on its functionality or the level of digital accessibility
Excessive Costs
Preparing the declaration of accessibility
• Date of drawing up the declaration: 7th February 2024
• Date of last overlook of declaration: 20th February 2026
The Declaration was prepared based on a self-assessment by a public organisation, using automatic tools to test the accessibility as well as manual analysis.
The report about the state of ensuring accessibility for people with specific needs – [HYPERLINK]
Amenities, limitations and other information
Amenities
• Heightened contrast (contrasting background, graphical elements, specified navigational elements containing clear focus in the form of a visual border during keyboard guided navigation),
• Ability to increase and decrease the size of text on the webpage
• Ordered, clear, mapping of the webpage
• Articles and sections of the webpage containing headings making use of keyboard navigation easier
• Subject or articles and publications are available from a simplified list in hierarchal order in which every element is an active description to its place upon the menu, the menu itself also being available through keyboard shortcuts
• The webpage is adjusted to easily allow for changing of the webpages via the browser’s zoom feature
Incompatibility
• A part of documents in the PDF format do not contain a textual layer
• Some photographs and graphical designs may not include alternative text – work is in progress to implement this
Keyboard Shortcuts
The webpage does not include any irregular keyboard shortcuts, all standard shortcuts used by browsers may be used
Planed work to increase accessibility
The Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka is carrying out work with the aim to systematically increase the accessibility of the digital webpage
Specific plans entail:
• Gradually filling the gaps in alternate text for graphical material
• Improvement of accessibility of documents published in the PDF format, ensuring a textual layer as well as corrected structure
• Further adapting content to the standards of WCAG 2.1 on the AA level
• Take into account rules of universal projection in the development of the webpage as well as its new features
These tasks are being realises, in accordance to, grant project, “Muzeum Otwarte na Zmysły. Wdrażanie zasad projektowania uniwersalnego w Muzeum Zamoyskich w Kozłówce” or, „Museum open for the Senses. Enshrining rules of universal projection in the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka,” which aims at continually increasing the architectural availability, informational-communicative and digital institutions.
Feedback and contact details
All problems found with the digital accessibility of the online webpage can be reported to Beata Filipowicz, through the email b.filipowicz@muzeumzamoyskich.pl or via phone contact at +48 81 852 83 71
Everyone is entitled to request providing of digital accessibility of this website or its elements.
When reporting such a request, provide:
• Your name and surname
• Your contact information (such as phone number or email)
• Accurate link to the webpage where digital material or content is unavailable
• A description of the issue as well as what you’d like be done to improve your comfort of use.
We shall respond to any requests as fast as we can, and no later than 7 days from receiving the request.
If such time period is simply too little time for us to complete any corrections, we shall contact the request maker. In this we shall provide a new time for when the changes shall be implemented or we shall provide an alternative method of providing the content. This new period won’t be longer than 2 months.
If we’re unable to provide digital accessibility of the website or its elements, as requested in your submission, we shall prepare and provide an alternative method of providing the content.
If our reaction, method of providing accessibility, or alternative source provided are inadequate in the eyes of the request maker, they are entitled to file a complaint.
Any possible complaints we ask be directed towards:
• Mailed in letter form to: Muzeum Zamoyskich w Kozłowce, Kozłówka 3, 21-132 Kamionka
• Through electronic mail to the email: b.filipowicz@muzeumzamoyskich.pl
• Through the telephone via number: +48 81 852 83 71
• Complaints and requests may also be made through protocol verbally, during a meeting with a employee of the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka
Handling requests and complaints regarding accessibility
If in response to your request to provide digital accessibility, your request is denied in any form, and you do not agree with the rejection, you are entitled to filing a complaint.
Complaints may also be filed if you do not agree to the provided alternative method of access, provided in response to your request for accessibility.
Complaints may be filed through physical or electronic mail to the administration of the Museum:
• Dyrektor Muzeum Zamoyskich w Kozłówce,
• Address: Muzeum Zamoyskich w Kozłowce, Kozłówka 3, 21-132 Kamionka,
• Through email address: kancelaria@muzeumzamoyskich.pl,
• Through phone contact: +48 81 852 83 00;
Mobile Applications
The Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka does not provide a mobile application
Communicative-informational Access
- Visiting the Museum in sign-language
To visit our Museum with a smartphone in hand and be able to actively able to view the exhibits, all people, and primarily those deaf, and/or hard of hearing, may download the free application „Muzea w Polskim Języku Migowym.”
The application may be downloaded on mobile app stores, with both Android and iOS support.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.qrtag.muzeapjm&hl=pl&gl=US
The App Muzea w Polskim Języku Migowym has been prepared by the Polish Sign Language Foundation. It allows for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to discover the collections of 6 different museums within the borders of Poland, this including the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka.
Architectural Accessibility
General Information:
- The ground of alleys and paths to buildings are hardened, usually composed of granite cobblestones
- Park paths are hardened via gravel
- Gates within the areas of the palace-park complex are, in majority, accustomed to those in wheelchairs
- Benches within the park allow for easy transfer of anyone with limited mobility from a wheelchair onto the bench, or to position oneself alongside it
- Toilets adapted to those with specific needs, containing an emergency call cord, and changing table, may be found within the Northern annex, Southern Annex, by the Art Gallery as well as at the Gallery of Socialist Realism.
- A room for parents with children is available by the Art Gallery
- On the grounds of the palace-park complex you may find a playground for children as well as an area for quiet relaxation, with the addition of a roofed element for relaxation and place to eat
- The evacuation area is marked by the main parking area
- Bringing animals into any exhibition areas is prohibited with the exception of guide dogs for the visually impaired
Parking
- Parking spaces for those with disabilities are situated at the main car park, and marked with vertical and horizontal markings (2 Spaces)
- The ground of the car parks are composed of Openwork pavement filled in with regular soil
- Individuals in possession of a unexpired disability card may park for free in the designated areas
Palace
Entrance to the palace is accessible after a 16cm step
- Exhibits found on the 1st floor may be accessed via a 33-step stairway, in 4 sections with 3 landings. Due to the difficulty of defeating architectural barriers, wheelchairs may be brought up the stairs by the caretaker of the disabled.
- With great sadness we must inform that the museum has no methods of ensuring assistance with the transport of wheelchairs.
- The Palace provides a possibility of renting out a light-weight wheelchair
- Visitation takes place in groups of up to 25 people, under the supervision of an employee, and takes an estimated 50 minutes; the daily amount of tickets is limited.
- Visiting with a audio-guide is also available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish and Ukrainian (but only for organised groups)
- There is a possibility to rent out a guidebook in Braille and increased text size. Chosen exhibits are also available thermophormed form, and available with prior notice.
- There is a possibility for a special guided tour of the palace for people with visual impairment, available with prior notice
- There is a possibility of touching specific exhibits or their copies, after consultation with the exhibits caretaker
- The tour takes place following a red carpet, said carpets width allows for easy travel with wheelchair
- In the majority of exhibitions within the museum you’ll find chairs to allow for some rest while exploring
Chapel and Fr. Stefan Wyszyński’s room
- Entrance to the chapel is possible after walking over a small doorstep. The interior of the building doesn’t have any architectural barriers
- Within the location you may find seats that allow for rest while exploring
- In Fr. Stefan Wyszyński’s room the manoeuvrability for a wheelchair is limited
Art Gallery
- The entrance to the art gallery is available after conquering a 16cm incline ramp, the interior of the building does not have any architectural barriers
- Within the building you’ll find a employee who may provide help or any necessary answers
- Within the building you’ll find benches meant for rest during visitation
- Within the building you may find information on the exhibits in the following languages: Polish, English, German, Ukrainian, French, Russian and Spanish
Coach house
- Entrance to the coach house is possible after making it over a small doorstep. The interior of the building has no architectural barriers
- Within the coach house will be an employee ready to help or provide answers to any possible questions
- Within the coach house you’ll find exhibits with information provided in the following languages: Polish, English, German, Ukrainian, French, Russian and Spanish
Northern Annex
- The entrance to the Northern Annex for people with limited mobility is found on the side (western) side of the annex. The inside of the annex does not contain any architectural barriers
- In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
- A lift is available inside, connecting all floors of the building, may be found by the main entrance, there are no further architectural barriers while on respective floors
- A till is positioned on the ground floor and is accustomed to ensure comfort for people using wheelchairs, or with auditory issues
- A playroom specialised towards children with special needs may be found on the ground floor
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with a emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
- A tyflographic floor plan as well as information on the buildings layout in braille may be found in the entrance hall.
- Monitors within the building provide a foundation plan of the Palace-Park complex as well as information regarding the Museum and local tourist attractions, with the option of increasing text size and ability to change language. These can be found in the entrance hall and by the tills.
- An Art room accustomed to people with special needs may be found, with charged access.
- A place to sit down and rest may be found on all floors of the annex
Northern Annex – Multimedia projection, “Kozłówka on the axis of time”
- The entrance to the Northern Annex for people with limited mobility is found on the side (western) side of the annex. The inside of the annex does not contain any architectural barriers
- In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
- The multimedia projection is accustomed to the needs of those with mobility issues as well as those visually or audible impaired.
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
Northern Annex – Puzzle room
- The entrance to the Northern Annex for people with limited mobility is found on the side (western) side of the annex. The inside of the annex does not contain any architectural barrier
- In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
- The Puzzle Room is adjusted towards people in wheelchairs
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with a emergency cord and changing table, may be found on same floor
Southern Annex
- The entrance to the Southern annex for people with limited mobility is found on the rear (Southern) side of the annex. It is also possible after a small doorstep on the Northern side. No additional architectural barriers are present inside the annex.
- A tyflographic floor plan as well as the buildings layout in braille may be found in the connector between the Southern Annex and theatre.
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
- An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector by the entrance.
Southern Annex – Bistro “U szafarki”
- Bistro “U szafarki” may be found on the ground floor of the Southern Annex
- The entrance to the Bistro for people with limited mobility is found on the rear (Southern) side of the annex. It is also possible after a small doorstep on the Northern side. No additional architectural barriers are present inside the area.
- In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
Southern Annex – Display “Rodzinny Album,” or, “Family Album”
- The display, “Family Album” may be found on the first floor of the Southern Annex
- The entrance to the display “Family Album” for people who are using wheelchairs may be found in the connector hall between the theatre and Southern Annex, inside there are no more architectural barriers
- An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector hall by the entrance.
- Within the room will be an employee who may provide assistance and answer questions
- Within the room additional information about the exhibit may be found in the English language
- The photoplasticon has stations adjusted for those in wheelchairs
- Within the room you’ll find chairs for visitors to use for rest
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
Theatre – Temporary display
- The temporary display hall may be found on the middle floor of the theatre building
- Entry into the temporary display is available for those with moving difficulties via the connector between the Theatre building and Southern Annex
- An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector hall by the entrance.
- Within the display room will be an employee ready to help and answer any questions
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the same floor
Theatre – Theatre hall
- Entry into the theatre hall is available for those with moving difficulties via the connector between the Theatre building and Southern Annex
- An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector hall by the entrance.
- The Theatre hall is accustomed to those with special needs/requirements
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor of the Southern Annex
Stable – Display “Gallery of Socialist Realism”
- Entrance to the display for those with mobility difficulties, may be found by the side (east) side of the building
- The entrance doors contain an automatic opening switch for ease of access
- Within the building will be an employee ready to help and/or answer any questions
- A tyflographic plan of the display may be found by the building’s entrance
- There is the ability to rent out an audio guide in both English and Polish
- Information on the display is also available in Braille
- There is the possibility of touching some exhibits, or their copies, after consulting the exhibits caretaker
- A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor.
Educational Accessibility
- There is a possibility to adjust the educational offer to those with special needs, with prior request made
- There is a possibility of visiting the palace with special assistance to the visually impaired, with prior request made
- For blind and poor-sighted individuals, a guidebook in braille and with increased font size is available. Select exhibits are also available in thermoform.
- Within the Palace there is the possibility of touching chosen exhibits, or their copies, with given permission from the exhibits caretaker.
Communicative-informational Access
• Visiting the Museum in sign-language
To visit our Museum with a smartphone in hand and be able to actively able to view the exhibits, all people, and primarily those deaf, and/or hard of hearing, may download the free application „Muzea w Polskim Języku Migowym.”
The application may be downloaded on mobile app stores, with both Android and iOS support.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.qrtag.muzeapjm&hl=pl&gl=US
The App Muzea w Polskim Języku Migowym has been prepared by the Polish Sign Language Foundation. It allows for deaf and hard of hearing individuals to discover the collections of 6 different museums within the borders of Poland, this including the Zamoyski Museum in Kozłówka.
Architectural accessibility
General information
1. The ground of alleys and paths to buildings are hardened, usually composed of granite cobblestones
2. Park paths are hardened via gravel
3. Gates within the areas of the palace-park complex are, in majority, accustomed to those in wheelchairs
4. Benches within the park allow for easy transfer of anyone with limited mobility from a wheelchair onto the bench, or to position oneself alongside it
5. Toilets adapted to those with specific needs, containing an emergency call cord, and changing table, may be found within the Northern annex, Southern Annex, by the Art Gallery as well as at the Gallery of Socialist Realism.
6. A room for parents with children is available by the Art Gallery
7. On the grounds of the palace-park complex you may find a playground for children as well as an area for quiet relaxation, with the addition of a roofed element for relaxation and place to eat
8. The evacuation area is marked by the main parking area
9. Bringing animals into any exhibition areas is prohibited with the exception of guide dogs for the visually impaired
Parking
1. Parking spaces for those with disabilities are situated at the main car park, and marked with vertical and horizontal markings (2 Spaces)
2. The ground of the car parks are composed of Openwork pavement filled in with regular soil
3. Individuals in possession of a unexpired disability card may park for free in the designated areas
Palace
Entrance to the palace is accessible after a 16cm step
1. Exhibits found on the 1st floor may be accessed via a 33-step stairway, in 4 sections with 3 landings. Due to the difficulty of defeating architectural barriers, wheelchairs may be brought up the stairs by the caretaker of the disabled.
2. With great sadness we must inform that the museum has no methods of ensuring assistance with the transport of wheelchairs.
3. The Palace provides a possibility of renting out a light-weight wheelchair
4. Visitation takes place in groups of up to 25 people, under the supervision of an employee, and takes an estimated 50 minutes; the daily amount of tickets is limited.
5. Visiting with a audio-guide is also available in the following languages: English, German, Spanish and Ukrainian (but only for organised groups)
6. There is a possibility to rent out a guidebook in Braille and increased text size. Chosen exhibits are also available thermophormed form, and available with prior notice.
7. There is a possibility for a special guided tour of the palace for people with visual impairment, available with prior notice
8. There is a possibility of touching specific exhibits or their copies, after consultation with the exhibits caretaker
9. The tour takes place following a red carpet, said carpets width allows for easy travel with wheelchair
10. In the majority of exhibitions within the museum you’ll find chairs to allow for some rest while exploring
Chapel and Fr. Stefan Wyszyński’s room
1. Entrance to the chapel is possible after walking over a small doorstep. The interior of the building doesn’t have any architectural barriers
2. Within the location you may find seats that allow for rest while exploring
3. In Fr. Stefan Wyszyński’s room the manoeuvrability for a wheelchair is limited
Art Gallery
1. The entrance to the art gallery is available after conquering a 16cm incline ramp, the interior of the building does not have any architectural barriers
2. Within the building you’ll find a employee who may provide help or any necessary answers
3. Within the building you’ll find benches meant for rest during visitation
4. Within the building you may find information on the exhibits in the following languages: Polish, English, German, Ukrainian, French, Russian and Spanish
Coach house
1. Entrance to the coach house is possible after making it over a small doorstep. The interior of the building has no architectural barriers
2. Within the coach house will be an employee ready to help or provide answers to any possible questions
3. Within the coach house you’ll find exhibits with information provided in the following languages: Polish, English, German, Ukrainian, French, Russian and Spanish
Northern Annex
1. The entrance to the Northern Annex for people with limited mobility is found on the side (western) side of the annex. The inside of the annex does not contain any architectural barriers
2. In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
3. A lift is available inside, connecting all floors of the building, may be found by the main entrance, there are no further architectural barriers while on respective floors
4. A till is positioned on the ground floor and is accustomed to ensure comfort for people using wheelchairs, or with auditory issues
5. A playroom specialised towards children with special needs may be found on the ground floor
6. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with a emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
7. A tyflographic floor plan as well as information on the buildings layout in braille may be found in the entrance hall.
8. Monitors within the building provide a foundation plan of the Palace-Park complex as well as information regarding the Museum and local tourist attractions, with the option of increasing text size and ability to change language. These can be found in the entrance hall and by the tills.
9. An Art room accustomed to people with special needs may be found, with charged access.
10. A place to sit down and rest may be found on all floors of the annex
Northern Annex – Multimedia projection, “Kozłówka on the axis of time”
1. The entrance to the Northern Annex for people with limited mobility is found on the side (western) side of the annex. The inside of the annex does not contain any architectural barriers
2. In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
3. The multimedia projection is accustomed to the needs of those with mobility issues as well as those visually or audible impaired.
4. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
Northern Annex – Puzzle room
1. The entrance to the Northern Annex for people with limited mobility is found on the side (western) side of the annex. The inside of the annex does not contain any architectural barrier
2. In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
3. The Puzzle Room is adjusted towards people in wheelchairs
4. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with a emergency cord and changing table, may be found on same floor
Southern Annex
1. The entrance to the Southern annex for people with limited mobility is found on the rear (Southern) side of the annex. It is also possible after a small doorstep on the Northern side. No additional architectural barriers are present inside the annex.
2. A tyflographic floor plan as well as the buildings layout in braille may be found in the connector between the Southern Annex and theatre.
3. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
4. An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector by the entrance.
Southern Annex – Bistro “U szafarki”
1. Bistro “U szafarki” may be found on the ground floor of the Southern Annex
2. The entrance to the Bistro for people with limited mobility is found on the rear (Southern) side of the annex. It is also possible after a small doorstep on the Northern side. No additional architectural barriers are present inside the area.
3. In the double doors within the building there are automatic opening buttons allowing for both doors to be opened simultaneously
4. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
Southern Annex – Display “Rodzinny Album,” or, “Family Album”
1. The display, “Family Album” may be found on the first floor of the Southern Annex
2. The entrance to the display “Family Album” for people who are using wheelchairs may be found in the connector hall between the theatre and Southern Annex, inside there are no more architectural barriers
3. An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector hall by the entrance.
4. Within the room will be an employee who may provide assistance and answer questions
5. Within the room additional information about the exhibit may be found in the English language
6. The photoplasticon has stations adjusted for those in wheelchairs
7. Within the room you’ll find chairs for visitors to use for rest
8. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor
Theatre – Temporary display
1. The temporary display hall may be found on the middle floor of the theatre building
2. Entry into the temporary display is available for those with moving difficulties via the connector between the Theatre building and Southern Annex
3. An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector hall by the entrance.
4. Within the display room will be an employee ready to help and answer any questions
5. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the same floor
Theatre – Theatre hall
1. Entry into the theatre hall is available for those with moving difficulties via the connector between the Theatre building and Southern Annex
2. An elevator linking all floors, equipped with audio communication and keys featuring braille, may be found in the connector hall by the entrance.
3. The Theatre hall is accustomed to those with special needs/requirements
4. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor of the Southern Annex
Stable – Display “Gallery of Socialist Realism”
1. Entrance to the display for those with mobility difficulties, may be found by the side (east) side of the building
2. The entrance doors contain an automatic opening switch for ease of access
3. Within the building will be an employee ready to help and/or answer any questions
4. A tyflographic plan of the display may be found by the building’s entrance
5. There is the ability to rent out an audio guide in both English and Polish
6. Information on the display is also available in Braille
7. There is the possibility of touching some exhibits, or their copies, after consulting the exhibits caretaker
8. A toilet accustomed to people with special needs, equipped with an emergency cord and changing table, may be found on the ground floor.
Educational Accessibility
1. There is a possibility to adjust the educational offer to those with special needs, with prior request made
2. There is a possibility of visiting the palace with special assistance to the visually impaired, with prior request made
3. For blind and poor-sighted individuals, a guidebook in braille and with increased font size is available. Select exhibits are also available in thermoform.
4. Within the Palace there is the possibility of touching chosen exhibits, or their copies, with given permission from the exhibits caretaker.
Educational Accessibility
Educational Accessibility (only in Polish)
1. It is possible to adapt the educational offer for people with special needs (after prior notification). 2. It is possible to organize a special tour of the palace for people with visual impairment (after prior notification).
3. For visually impaired people, a special guide in Braille has been made. It also has an enlarged font. Selected exhibits are also available in the thermoforming technique (available after prior notification).
4. The typhoon map of the palace and park complex is located at the entrance to the ticket office building.
5. Inside the palace it is possible to touch certain exhibits or copies of them (after consultation with the exposition supervisor).