Architecture Shaping Change
So Danish!
Meet the Icons in So Danish! Discover works, stories, and ideas that have made Danish architecture and design renowned worldwide. The exhibition brings together 1,000 years of Danish architecture, design, and urban life in a sensory experience featuring film, models, drawings, and installations.
Dive into what’s uniquely Danish in architecture
Photo: Anders Sune Berg Age of Nature
How can we make space for both people and nature? Danish Architecture Center presents a major exhibition exploring the relationship between architecture, nature, people, and biodiversity – and asks: How can architecture help us create a future where both nature and humans can thrive?
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What the BLOX
From the very first groundbreaking, BLOX has both excited and provoked. BLOX divides the city — but why? This exhibition brings you close to the story of how Bryghuspladsen became BLOX, and how the building has shaped our perception of the harbor, the city, and one another.
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Current exhibitions
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DAC CALENDARGuided Gallery Tour of Danish Architecture – with Optional Communal Dinner
Join a free guided tour in English and discover the story of Danish architecture. You can also purchase a dinner ticket and enjoy a communal dinner with the other participants after the tour. The dinner will be served at long tables in the DAC Café.
Admission plus dinner
Experience DAC after hours with exhibition entry and dinner included in one ticket. This special offer is not available on days with special events at DAC.
Free Fridays for the under 27s
Are you between 18 and 27? Then Fridays are for you. From 16:00 to 21:00, we open the doors just for you - free of charge. Start your weekend with architecture, design, and fresh perspectives.
Admission plus dinner
Experience DAC after hours with exhibition entry and dinner included in one ticket. This special offer is not available on days with special events at DAC.
Easter at DAC
Easter at the Danish Architecture Center is packed with a wide range of fun activities and exciting exhibitions for both kids and adults.
Articles about architecture and design
DAC Magazine
Photo: Fritz Hansen Design Classics at a Child's Scale - Childhood Finds Its Place in Modern Interiors
Danish design classics are a hit in the modern home. So are the children’s versions. They are small, charming, and nearly identical to the originals. They also tell a story about how childhood has become part of the way we design and furnish the home.
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Photo: GAME From sports to stage: Colorful basketball courts create new fellowships
The street basketball court has evolved from white lines on gray concrete into a canvas of colors and patterns – and it is used for everything from practicing three-point shots to cultural expression and everyday life. From Paris to Copenhagen, a new generation of basketball courts shows how color can open public spaces to new communities.
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Photo: Andreas Grubbe Kirkelund – Dansk Arkitektur Center (DAC) Understanding Nature: Have We Overlooked the Nature in the City?
For many city dwellers, nature has become something distant and demanding. On a walk with nature guide Dianna Khalidan, we explore how the idea of nature as a destination can overshadow the nearby green spaces we already live among.
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