Additional information for deaf and hard of hearing persons
Below you will find information on how to prepare for a visit to the Memorial and additional educational materials.
Information for visitors to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial:
Entrance to the Museum
Information on visits and opening hours of the Museum
PJM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJsNVbsiOA
SJM: https://youtu.be/qit6YGXP4v8
Information regarding entry to the Museum and security protocols
PJM: https://youtu.be/MLEjILDI3z8
SJM: https://youtu.be/DVa3LPjsTE4
Summary of the rules for visiting and staying within the museum premises
PJM: https://youtu.be/5dBU2Insdg4
SJM: https://youtu.be/UJPFoIExapc
MULTIMEDIA GUIDE
For individuals with hearing impairments, a tablet with a sign language guide is provided at no cost. Alternatively, they can download the guide onto their mobile device using a QR code.
The multimedia guide, which consists of maps with a marked tour route and historical commentary in Polish Sign Language, the Sign Language System and International Sign Language, will facilitate the visit to both sections of the former German Nazi concentration and extermination camp: Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau.
The devices can be picked up at the ticket offices, at the entrance to the Museum.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Preparing for a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
Online materials to help prepare for a visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum, to understand the special significance of this Memorial.
Multibook is also available in International Sign language
Summary of the visit to the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
Online resources for individuals who have visited the Museum, aiding them in organising their understanding of Auschwitz's history and contemplating the significance of this tragic narrative.
The Multibook is also available in International Sign language
Podcast "On Auschwitz"
The 27 episodes of the podcast 'About Auschwitz' are available with translation into Polish Sign Language and Sign Language System .
Multibook in a version for the deaf (PJM) Multibook in a version for the deaf (SJM).
