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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.
October
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Letter-writing Concert in Aarhus
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 and inspires your creativity.
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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.
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Ensemble Storstrøm: What may be, may be... maybe
Family performance with music.
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Thought Leadership Stage: Jens Stoltenberg (NO) in conversation with Bo Lidegaard
Former NATO secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg will visit The Black Diamond in Copenhagen on 27 October to mark the release of his memoir 'On My Watch'.
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String Quartets in the Diamond: Leonkoro Quartet (DE)
Listen to the young German quartet named after the Brothers Lionheart. The music is by Henriëtte Bosmans, Felix Mendelssohn and Franz Schubert.
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After-hours Concert: Halloween music
This afternoon you can experience HemiDemiSemi Consort and Spanish Renaissance music for deceased souls – a real Halloween concert.
November
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The Children's Library: Make a calendar wheel
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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The classics with Klaus Rothstein: Inger Christensen
FOR ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS ONLY – In this lecture series, we take an enthusiastic look at classic works from literary history that are worth remembering and rereading.
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Permanent
Between Heaven and Earth
New magical exhibition
Until:
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.