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.
Events and exhibitions
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage.
New exhibition
Photography Now!
The Black Diamond
The Superstar Syndrome
Nicolas Winding Refn brings Hans Christian Andersen’s dark side to life at The Black Diamond
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.
September
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Guided Tour: Photography Now!
ANNUAL PASS ONLY – On this guided tour of Photography Now!, we explore the many facets of photography in contemporary art.
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Thought Leadership Stage: Culture as a Means of Power with Martin Gelin (SE) and Lotte Folke Kaarsholm
Soft power in hard times. Meet journalist and author Martin Gelin for a conversation about the role of culture in the struggle for world order.
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Children's Library: Glowing reflectors
Our children's universe is open every Sunday. You can explore the imaginative world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for the whole family to have fun.
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After-hours Concert: The Master and the Apprentice – Buxtehude and the young Bach
Start your evening with the beautiful voices of HemiDemiSemi Consort, performing music by Johann Sebastian Bach and his greatest idol, Diderich Buxtehude!
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BETWEEN VOICES: Reading Club – 'The Strength in Vulnerability'
Join our reading club as we explore the theme 'The Strength in Vulnerability' based on the two Danish novels: Sød Tøs by Anna Juul and Skyggehjerte by Louise Juhl Dalsgaard.
October
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Origin: Where Music and Words Create Each Other
On Thursday 1 October, the Reading Room opens its doors to Århus Sinfonietta and poet Anne Green Munk as part of 'Behind the Culture'.
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Children's Library: Make ghost pictures
Our children's universe is open every Sunday. You can explore the imaginative world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for the whole family to have fun.
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International Authors' Stage: Zadie Smith (UK)
Since Zadie Smith debuted with the novel White Teeth in 2000, she has established herself as one of the sharpest voices of her generation. Now you can experience her live in The Black Diamond.
Free entrance - Explore The Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
The Black Diamond
Permanent
Online Nick Cave exhibition
Stranger Than Kindness
thenickcaveexhibition.com
Permanent
Collection exhibition on photography
The world around us
The Black Diamond
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An Exhibition of Cultural Heritage
Everything you did not know we had
Victor Albecksvej, Aarhus
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New exhibition
Photography Now!
The Black Diamond
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Nicolas Winding Refn brings H.C. Andersen's dark side to life
The Superstar Syndrome
The Black Diamond
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More about culture in The Black Diamond
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 DKK 40 and last-minute offers on cultural events at The Black Diamond.
Green Attraction
The exhibitions at The Black Diamond are Green Attraction certified
Use your Culture Pass in The Black Diamond
Young people between the ages of 15 and 24 who have been given a Culture Pass can use it for The Black Diamond's exhibitions, concerts and events.