Guided tours
We offer guided tours in The Black Diamond, Copenhagen and on Victor Albecks Vej, Aarhus (the Book Tower). Experience the buildings and atmosphere and hear stories about architecture and collections.
Events and exhibitions at The Black Diamond
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage in Royal Danish Library's cultural house by the Copenhagen habour.
Permanent photo exhibition
The Camera and Us
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TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
Permanent exhibition of treasures in Royal Danish Library.
About the building The Black Diamond
Royal Danish Library's buildings on Slotsholmen, better known as The Black Diamond, are more than just a popular library. The buildings have a long history which everyone is welcome to explore.
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LIVE in the Library Garden 4:4 – Frederik Mansø, Betty Bass, Mette Birkedal Bruun, Peter Laugesen
Beautiful musicians, poets, actors and speakers invite you to a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in what is probably Copenhagen's most beautiful and most secret garden.
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International Authors' Stage: Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir (IS) in conversation with Kamilla Löfström
Where can you find hope in a world with climate crisis and dying languages? In tree planting, linguistics or humanity? Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir examines this in her latest novel, Eden.
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Matinée concert: DR Symphony Orchestra's Cello Ensemble (1:3)
Experience cellists from the DR Symphony Orchestra in a programme of American works and musical classics.
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UKRAINIAN DIARY – Photograph by Boris Mikhailov from 1966 to today
Concept art, hand-coloured photography, social documentary, performance and film
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The Children's Library: Decorate your own book
In our new children's universe, open every second Saturday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with space for play and fun for the whole family.
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Tour: Ukrainian Diary – Photography by Boris Mikhailov from 1966 to the present day
ONLY FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS – Get up close and personal with Boris Mikhailov's complex and powerful works when photo curator Charlotte Præstegaard Schwartz tours the exhibition Ukrainian Diary.
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Isabelle Faust (DE) and Alexander Melnikov (RU)
Experience two soloists in a class of their own when the German violinist Isabelle Faust and the Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov visit the Queen's Hall.
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The Classics with Klaus Rothstein: Amalie Skram
ONLY FOR SEASON TICKET HOLDERS – In the lecture series with Klaus Rothstein, the Diamond Club delves into classic works from the history of literature, which are worth remembering and rereading.
Permanent photo exhibition
The Camera and Us
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TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
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Practical information about events and exhibitions
Good to know when attending events and exhibitions at The Black Diamond.
Students Only!
Royal Danish Library's audience network for students. Sign up and get discounts and last minute offers on culture in The Black Diamond.
Season ticket for The Black Diamond
Welcome to the Diamond Club: The Royal Danish Library's culture club. As a member of the Diamond Club, you get access to a wide range of cultural offerings in The Black Diamond.
For children and their adults
We offer activities for children and their adults in their spare time. Here you will find our children's events and practical information about a visit with children in The Black Diamond, Copenhagen.