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.
Danish photography
The world around us
Exhibition
TREASURES in Royal Danish Library
Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest treasures in our permanent exhibition TREASURES. Open to all visitors.
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.
August
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LIVE in the Library Garden – Bukuru, Caroline Albertine Minor, Thomas Levin and Stine Lomborg
Wonderful musicians, poets, actors and speakers create a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in Copenhagen's probably most beautiful and most secret garden.
September
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library
Experience Royal Danish Library during Aarhus Festival with guided tours, author talks and activities bringing our cultural heritage to life in new ways.
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library: Author talk with Alen Mešković
In three author talks during Aarhus Festival, we explore this year's themes through literature, with conversations about technology, nature, community and what it means to be human.
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Tango in The Black Diamond: The Sound of Buenos Aires
Join us for the opening concert of the new season as the international ensemble SONICO revives the authentic sound of Argentina’s extraordinary musical tradition: tango.
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library: Author Talk with Josefine Klougart
In three author talks during Aarhus Festival, we explore this year's themes through literature, with conversations about technology, nature, community and what it means to be human.
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Aarhus Festival at Royal Danish Library: Author Talk with Nauja Lynge
In three author talks during Aarhus Festival, we explore this year's themes through literature, with conversations about technology, nature, community and what it means to be human.
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LIVE in the Library Garden – Yör, Nana Fatou, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen and Anja C. Andersen
Wonderful musicians, poets, actors and speakers create a poetic respite under the open late summer sky in Copenhagen's probably most beautiful and most secret garden.
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Children's Library: 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.
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Stranger Than Kindness
Virtual exhibition
about Nick Cave
Permanent
Danish photography
The world around us
Exhibition
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An Exhibition of Cultural Heritage
Everything you did not know we had
Victor Albecksvej, Aarhus
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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 40 DKK 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.