Experience the tower’s historical introductory exhibition, which tells the story of the discovery of the speed of light, the person behind it, and Rømer’s connection to the Round Tower.
Can the past and the present coexist? How does light shape our understanding of time? Where does the known end, and where does the unknown begin? And what happens when artists and scientists explore this boundary together?
Get closer to both the heavens and history and try looking through the telescope every Monday and Tuesday during the winter season.
Go hunting for celestial objects and astronomical instruments in the winding Ramp, and help Ole Rømer make his great discovery.
Kick off December with a cosy evening of astronomy, quiz and beer as the Astronomy on Tap community comes to the Round Tower. The Observatory at the top of the tower will also be open, offering the chance to catch a glimpse of Saturn.
Experience the Round Tower’s iconic Spiral Ramp in a whole new way, as its unique architecture merges with live choral singing. The event is included in the standard admission price.Experience the Round Tower’s iconic Spiral Ramp in a whole new way, as its unique architecture merges with live choral singing. The event is included in the standard admission price.
Celebrate the light on St Lucia’s Day as the chamber choir Richters Skala fills the Round Tower’s beautiful, historic Library Hall with atmospheric choral music. Look forward to a special Advent concert featuring Nordic and international Christmas classics, musical interpretations of light and the stories of Christmas – as well as communal singing, with everyone invited to join in.
On the shortest day of the year, when daylight reaches its minimum, experience the hesitation of light interpreted in a musical performance by artists Sonja Strange and Barbara Skovmand.
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