Permanent
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 at The Black Diamond
Great experiences based on the library's unique collections of cultural heritage in Royal Danish Library's cultural house by the Copenhagen harbour.
See the exhibition
Press Photo of the Year
until 11 May
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.
April
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Reading Salon 2:4
Ssshhh... now it's reading time. So turn off your phone, find your best book and enjoy a quiet moment of literary immersion in the library's most beautiful surroundings, The Old Reading Room.
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Guided tour of the exhibition Lene Adler Petersen – Rummet og Tingene
Come on a guided tour of the photo exhibition Lene Adler Petersen – Rummet og Tingene with photo curator Charlotte Præstegaard Schwarz.
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The Children's Library: Make your own 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.
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International Photographers' Stage: Catherine Opie (US) In conversation with Louise Wolthers
World-renowned photo artist Catherine Opie explores identity and communities and has works at both MoMA and the Guggenheim.
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The Children's Library: Make your own beautiful 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.
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Diotima Quartet (FR) (3:3)
The French super quartet Diotima visits the Queen's Hall with Finnish and Austrian compositions.
May
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Pretalk for Letter Performance: Denmark in the Atlantic World
FOR ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS ONLY – In this lecture, we warm up for tonight's Letter Performance and learn more about Denmark's role in colonisation over six centuries.
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Letter Performance: The Journey (reenactment)
Experience the reenactment of unique, adventurous and homesick travel letters from important cultural figures in Scandinavian cultural history brought to life by a number of fantastic actors.
Lene Adler Petersen – Rummet og Tingene
Until:
See the exhibition
Press Photo of the Year
Until:
Photo exhibition
The camera and us
Permanent
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Permanent
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!
Royal Danish Library's audience network for students. Sign up and get discounts and last minute offers on culture in 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.