MUSEUM
DESIGNMUSEUM DANMARK'S Library
The library at Designmuseum Danmark is the largest in the Nordic countries within the field of design and crafts. It is public, open to everyone with free admission, and functions as a museum library, a research library, and a main subject library within the Danish library system.
The library’s goal is to provide access to knowledge, information, and documentation about crafts and industrial design. It aims to inspire development through design and serve as a source for research in the fields of design and art history.
"One of the most important libraries in the world"
Search the library
The Designmuseum’s library is the largest in the Nordic countries within the areas of design, crafts, graphic design and production design, as well as Asian art and handicrafts. The library consists of three sections: the book collection, the archive of Danish Design and the poster collection.
The library is a public, nationwide library. All are welcome.
Get loan privileges
It’s easy to get loan privileges at the Designmuseum Danmark’s Library. You can read how here, and find out what you’ll get access to:
USE THE LIBRARY
The library’s reading room is open to everyone. We have 24 reading spaces and wireless wifi. Study and immerse yourself in the heart of the Design Museum. Close to our collections, exhibitions, café, and the museum’s lovely garden.