The Diamond for children — Photo: Marie Boye Thomsen

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.

Please be aware that the children's activities are primarily in Danish.

Permanent events for children and their adults

Girl pointing at ceiling

Permanent

For children

The Great Diamond Hunt

Find the Diamond of Wisdom! An adventurous experience for children and their adults.

Children in the Treasure Exhibition

Permanent

For children

Treasure hunt in the exhibition TREASURES

For children and their adults in Royal Danish Library's treasury!

Two children in the Library Garden

Permanent

For children

The secret garden on the island of power

Free experience box sends the whole family on a secret hunt in the Library Garden. Meet a famous king, a thoughtful author and many more historical characters between the garden's animals and plants.

May

Child dresses up in the Children's Library

Saturday 10 May 2025 at: 10:00

For children

The Children's Library: Make your own colourful wings

In our children's universe, which is open every other Saturday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for play and fun for the whole family.

Child in tent in the Children's Library

Saturday 24 May 2025 at: 10:00

For children

The Children's Library: Make your own beautiful crown

In our children's universe, which is open every other Saturday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for play and fun for the whole family.

June

Children and parents in the Children's Library

Saturday 7 June 2025 at: 10:00

For children

The Children's Library: Make your own magical mask

In our children's universe, which is open every other Saturday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for play and fun for the whole family.

Children in the Children's Library

Saturday 21 June 2025 at: 10:00

For children

The Children's Library: Make your own fun shield

In our children's universe, which is open every other Saturday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for play and fun for the whole family.

July

Child and children's host in the Children's Library

Saturday 5 July 2025 at: 10:00

For children

The Children's Library: Make your own cool wings

In our children's universe, which is open every other Saturday, you can explore the magical world of books and immerse yourself in creative workshops with room for play and fun for the whole family.

We also offer

Annual Pass for The Black Diamond

Audience in the Queen's Hall

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.

Exhibitions in The Black Diamond

Black and white image of David E. Scherman with gas mask and camera on tripod.

Delight in storytelling, sensual experiences and unique objects set your mind in motion when you visit exhibitions in The Black Diamond.

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen

The Black Diamond, Copenhagen. Evening picture over the canal

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.