Activities for Kids and Families at DAC in Copenhagen
Architecture for kids at DAC: explore exhibitions, creative family workshops and the BLOX playground – fun, hands-on activities for children and families in Copenhagen on weekends and during school holidays.
Architecture for Children. At DAC, the whole family can explore the wonderful world of architecture.
Looking for things to do with kids in Copenhagen – especially on rainy days? At DAC in BLOX you can explore indoor exhibitions and build, draw and create in our family workshop, then continue the fun outside at the BLOX playground.”
Every weekend and during school holidays, we host a family workshop in the Educatorium, where kids and adults can get creative together, inspired by our current exhibitions. Enjoy family-friendly meals in the café or let the kids burn off some energy at the outdoor playground.
Children enjoy free admission when accompanied by an adult.
Activities
Build for the Shared Island
Build small wooden houses and help create a shared world with room for people, animals, and nature.
Read more about "Build for the Shared Island"
Painting Nature with Nature
Explore nature’s shapes and patterns through natural chalk, reflections, and creative play for the whole family.
Read more about "Painting Nature with Nature"
Summer in Copenhagen – Fun for the Whole Family
Play with architecture at home
Be creative with architecture at home! On this page you can find guides to some of our many drawing- and construction activities. Find the recipe for seed bombs that can bomb the city green, color Copenhagen or design your own dream room. It’s just a matter of getting started!
Photo: Kontraframe Enjoy the view from our rooftop terraces
Our café offers child-friendly dishes and space for both kids and adults – along with the most beautiful view of the city’s rooftops. Baby changing facilities are available in the restrooms.
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Photo: Rasmus Hjortshøj Go wild on the outdoor slides
When you visit DAC, you’re always welcome to stop by the playground next to BLOX. The playground is shaped like a hill and features trampolines, slides, nets, and a climbing tunnel.
Do you have a question or inquiry?
Send an email to info@dac.dk. We’ll make sure it reaches the right department and get back to you as soon as possible.
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Good to know
What can kids do at DAC?
At DAC in BLOX, the whole family can explore the world of architecture. Children can get creative in the family workshop in the Educatorium, try the DAC Slide art installation, discover the exhibitions, and let loose on the outdoor playground with trampolines, slides and a climbing tunnel. At home, you can keep the fun going with our DIY building activities.
Is DAC a good indoor activity on a rainy day?
Yes. Most of the experience is indoors – exhibitions, the family workshop and the café – so DAC is a great place to take the kids in Copenhagen, even when the weather isn't on your side. If it's dry, you can add a visit to the playground beside BLOX.
How much does it cost for children?
Children under 18 enter for free when accompanied by an adult. Adults: DKK 135. Youth (18-27) and students: DKK 60. Buy your ticket online and save 10%.
What age is DAC fun for?
There's something for every age. The youngest can play on the playground and in the family workshop, while older children can explore the exhibitions and try the DAC Slide. The activities in the Educatorium are designed for the whole family to join in.
When are the family activities?
We offer a family workshop in the Educatorium every weekend and during all school holidays, where children and adults can get creative inspired by the current exhibitions. See the latest activities in the calendar.
Is there child-friendly food and baby-changing facilities?
Yes. DAC Café serves child-friendly dishes with the most beautiful view over the city's rooftops, and there are baby-changing facilities in the restroom. The Design Shop can always be visited without a ticket.