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The camera and us – the human being in photography 1839-2021
Denmark's first permanent exhibition on the history of photography with humans as motif.
Events and exhibitions
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage.
Between Heaven and Earth
New magical exhibition
in the Black Diamond
Permanent
TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest treasures in our permanent exhibition TREASURES. We have free entrance.
The Black Diamond, Old Reading Room
Old Reading Room is one of the library's study reading rooms, and it is known and loved for its special atmosphere. The reading room is located in The Black Diamond in Copenhagen.
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Reading Salon 3:4
Ssshhh... now it's reading time. So turn off the phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment for literary immersion in the library's most beautiful surroundings, The Old Reading Room.
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Book Thursday in the Library Garden in Aarhus
We invite you to Book Thursdays together with Aarhus University Press on the second Thursday of every month.
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Culture Night 2025
Bring the whole family to a sparkling culture night where you can experience everything you didn't know we had.
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The Children's Library: Make your own dream herbs
In our children's universe, which is open every Sunday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for fun for the whole family.
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Autumn holiday: Magic scroll and stamps
A giant scroll with mysterious drawings and stamps. Children and their adults can help create this in the autumn holiday creative workshop.
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The Children's Library: Make amulets with planetary signs
In our children's universe, which is open every Sunday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for fun for the whole family.
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Letter-writing Concert in Aarhus
Come and join us for a letter-writing concert in the iconic reading room at Royal Danish Library, Aarhus. Experience the immersion of letter-writing while the group Bloom guides your thoughts and inspires…
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The Faces of Music: Søren Schauser on London Underground
ONLY FOR THE DIAMOND CLUB: Come into the music engine room with the faces of music.
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Permanent
Between Heaven and Earth
New magical exhibition
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The Black Diamond, Copenhagen
In the buildings of Royal Danish Library on Slotsholmen, you can enjoy exhibitions and events, use the reading rooms and visit the cafe, all while enjoying the view of the harbour.
Students Only!
Students Only! is Royal Danish Library's free membership club for students. Join and get tickets for 40 DKK and last-minute offers on cultural events at The Black Diamond.
Annual Pass for The Black Diamond
Welcome to the Diamond Club: 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.