Summer
Summer vacation in Denmark with kids? Visit the Danish Architecture Center in Copenhagen for fun, hands-on architecture experiences and a family workshop packed with activities for all ages. Or join us for a laid-back afternoon in the sun on our rooftop terrace – with DJs every Friday.
Danish Architecture Center in the heart of Copenhagen invites the whole family to a fun-filled summer holiday packed with experiences across design, architecture and cities.
Let your imagination run wild in DACs family workshop, where we explore the shapes and patterns found in nature, try the 40-metre DAC Slide, and dive into fascinating stories of Danish design and architecture from the Viking Age to today in the So Danish! exhibition.
Spending your summer holiday in Copenhagen with kids?
Come and experience architecture up close. Everything is indoors under one roof in BLOX, so DAC is also a great choice on a rainy day – and children under 18 are free with a paying adult. Round off your visit in the rooftop café, where three terraces offer a cool drink and sweeping views over the rooftops of Copenhagen.
Summer in the City
Our café at the top of BLOX is the perfect place to wrap up your visit to DAC and kick off the weekend. Every Friday starting in late June, our rooftop sets the scene for Summer in the City, featuring cold drinks, a laid-back lounge atmosphere, and live DJ sets.
So Danish!
Visit DAC in Copenhagen and dive into 1,000 years Of Danish architecture, design, and urban life – featuring iconic works, transformations, and immersive installations for both adults and children.
Meet the icons in So Danish!
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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Exhibitions
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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Photo: Hampus Berndtson This Is Not a Forest
From the raw tree trunk at Bryghuspladsen to the freshly felled green tree on the staircase, and onward to processed materials and a digital forest as you enter DAC. Step into an immersive design installation that traces the journey of wood from forest to architecture.
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Photo: Adam Mørk PLACE – An Exhibition by Dorte Mandrup
Experience the international touring exhibition PLACE at the Danish Architecture Center — an exhibition by Dorte Mandrup’s studio about architecture’s ability to convey the deep significance of place.
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Family Activities
Painting Nature with Nature
Explore nature’s shapes and patterns through natural chalk, reflections, and creative play for the whole family.
Build for the Shared Island
Build small wooden houses and help create a shared world with room for people, animals, and nature.
Painting Nature with Nature
Explore nature’s shapes and patterns through natural chalk, reflections, and creative play for the whole family.
Build for the Shared Island
Build small wooden houses and help create a shared world with room for people, animals, and nature.
Photo: Hanne Fuglbjerg Enjoy the views from our rooftop café
Make the most of the Danish summer with a delicious slice of cake in our café. You can also enjoy a cup of coffee or a cocktail on one of our rooftop terraces, offering spectacular views across the rooftops of Copenhagen.
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Photo: Claus Troelsgaard A Universe of Design and Architecture
Get inspired in our beautifully curated design shop. Browse everything from colorful drawing supplies to ceramics, posters, and jewelry by emerging Danish designers. You'll also find a wide selection of books on design and architecture.
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Design Shop and Café
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!
Opening Hours
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
10–21
Other days
10–18
Closing days
December 24–25
December 31
January 1
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