Danish Architecture Center (DAC) is Denmark’s national architecture center and an international cultural attraction. The Danish Architecture Centre is located at BLOX on the Copenhagen waterfront and is part of the Copenhagen Cultural District. Here you can experience exhibitions, tours, events, shop design products and enjoy the spectacular view of 1000 years of Danish history and Copenhagen harbour from the café and its large roof terraces.
Architecture and design exhibitions
Explore the Danish Architecture Centre’s national gallery of Danish architecture. The exhibition traces the history of Danish architecture from the Viking Age to the present, offering a journey through architectural evolution and highlighting its central role in Denmark’s democratic society. Additionally, the DAC hosts major, thought-provoking exhibitions that explore how architecture can contribute to the green transition.
Danish Architecture Center
Bryghuspladsen 10
1473 Copenhagen
Monday: 10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 21:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Opening hours are subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for more information.
Adults: 115 DKK
Children (0 – 18 years): 0 DKK
Youth (18 – 25 years): 60 DKK
Students: 60 DKK
Groups (10+): 85 DKK
Prices are subject to change. Please visit the museum’s website for more information.
Follow the city’s development from modern breakthrough to today’s sustainable capital. The tour ticket gives you free access to DAC for 24 hours after the tour, so you can combine the tour and museum visit. With DAC’s free app, Copenhagen Architecture Guide, you get over 300 architectural stories and thematic walks through the city at your fingertips.
On weekends and holidays, build, draw and explore architecture in DAC’s Family Workshop. Explore the exhibitions with kid-friendly activities, whizz down the 40-metre DAC Slide and play in the playground. End the day with a child-friendly meal in the DAC Café.
At DAC Café, experience Copenhagen from a new perspective – high above the vibrant city below. Relax on one of our three spacious rooftop terraces and enjoy simple, elegant Nordic cuisine, a refreshing drink, or a perfectly brewed cup of coffee.
Access is available with an entrance ticket or DAC Annual Pass.
Explore a thoughtfully curated selection of books, exquisite design objects, and unique gifts. From creative children’s toys to exclusive Danish designs, everything reflects the themes of DAC’s exhibitions and the latest trends. The DAC Design Shop is committed to a greener future, offering products that support sustainable values. This dedication is also part of the Danish Architecture Centre’s certification as a Green Attraction.