Danish cultural policy

The Ministry of Culture is responsible for initiatives involving support to creative arts, cultural heritage, archives, libraries, museums and higher education in the areas of art, music, film, theatre and dance. The ministry is also responsible for copyright, broadcasting, sports and international cultural cooperation.

Read more about the Agency for Culture and Palaces

 

The Agency for Culture and Palaces

The Ministry of Culture is comprised of a central division, the Agency for Culture and Palaces and a number of cultural institutions:

 

See list of national cultural institutions (in danish)

Independence

Cultural institutions enjoy considerable freedom and independence in relation to the ministry. This liberty is guaranteed by years of tradition, by law and by financial appropriations.

Updated 02. July 2025