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 photo exhibition
The world around us
opens november 18th
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.
December
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The Children's Library: Christmas stories & Christmas wishes
Get in the Christmas spirit and feel the whisper of history as you hear Christmas stories and make wish lists with a quill and wax seal.
January
2026
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New Year's concert: Les Vents Français with Eric Le Sage (FR) and Emmanuel Pahud (CH)
Come to the New Year's concert in the Queen's Hall and celebrate the new year with Les Vents Français. We'll give you a glass of New Year's bubbles during the intermission!
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Children's Library: Make your own camera
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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Children's Library: Make fun photo props
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.
Not for sale yet
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Tour: The World Around Us
ANNUAL PASSHOLDERS ONLY – On this tour we enter an enchanting world where the mysteries are waiting to be explored in this year's major special exhibition, The World Around Us.
February
2026
Not for sale yet
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The Faces of Music: From harpsichord to concert grand piano – a journey through the development of the piano
ANNUAL PASS HOLDERS ONLY – Come into the music's engine room with the faces of music.
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Concerto Copenhagen: “Bach – a la Brandenburg”
Music that sounds like Bach and is Bach, but like you've never heard Bach before! Bach's trio sonatas expanded into chamber concerts à la his magnificent Brandenburg Concertos.
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Winter Jazz: Loupe – Insecta (premiere)
Enter the secret world of insects and instruments with brand new music inspired by macro photography.
Free entrance - Explore Royal Danish Library's greatest
TREASURES
Between Heaven and Earth
New magical exhibition
in the Black Diamond
Until:
Stranger Than Kindness
Virtual exhibition
about Nick Cave
Permanent
New photo exhibition
The world around us
opens november 18th
Until:
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.
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.
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.