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.
March
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In the Shadow of War I: Danish Press Photography and the War in Ukraine
On the occasion of the exhibition Press Photo of the Year at Royal Danish Library, Nordic Humanities Center is arranging two Tuesday conversations with Danish photographers about war and photography.
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Saleem Ashkar (PS/IL) and the Henschel Quartet (DE) (3:3)
We conclude Pianists in the Diamond with a concert in which the remarkable Palestinian-Israeli pianist Saleem Ashkar performs music written and inspired by Clara and Robert Schumann.
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The Children's Library: Make your own creative 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.
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Pretalk to Jenny Erpenbeck with Ulrikka S. Gernes
FOR ANNUAL PASS ONLY – Come and hear about the difficult art of writing literature that revolves around unequal power relations when Ulrikka S. Gernes talks about her novel En pige forlod værelset.
Waiting list
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International Writers Scene: Jenny Erpenbeck (DE)
Experience award-winning author Jenny Erpenbeck for a conversation about power and love during the final collapse of the GDR regime.
April
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In the Shadow of War II: New approaches to war photography in Denmark
On the occasion of the exhibition Press Photo of the Year at Royal Danish Library, Nordic Humanities Center is arranging two Tuesday conversations with Danish photographers about war and photography.
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Brooklyn Rider (USA) (2:3)
Experience the American string quartet Brooklyn Rider, who, starting from a single note – the note c – sets the tone for a fantastic musical evening.
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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.
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.