What does the Ministry of Culture do?

The Ministry of Culture is part of the Latvian government. It is one of 14 ministries.

The Ministry of Culture deals with three areas: culture, social integration and media policy. The Ministry both plans and implements plans in these areas.

The Ministry is responsible for the following cultural sectors: libraries, museums, music, dance, visual arts, design, folk arts, theatre, literature, film arts, cultural education, copyright, architecture, monument protection, archives, creative industries.

Who leeds the Ministry of Culture?

The Ministry of Culture is headed by the Minister of Culture, Agnese Lāce.

You can read more about the Minister of Culture here.

Where is the Ministry of Culture?

The Ministry of Culture is located in Riga, Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela 11a.

How can I contact the Ministry of Culture?

The Ministry of Culture's telephone number is +371 26532100,

e-mail address: pasts@km.gov.lv

Address of the Ministry of Culture:
K. Valdemāra iela 11a
Riga, LV-1364