​Central

The Ministry of Culture is responsible for:

• Setting of general policy directions in the field of culture;
• The National Library of Latvia; and
• State museums.

Local

Local authorities are responsible for:

• Maintaining cultural heritage and facilitating the preservation of traditional cultural values and the development of creative folk activity;
• Providing organisational and financial assistance to cultural institutions and events;
• Preserving cultural monuments; and

Local government museums.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Culture
 

Sources

Law on the National Library of Latvia Ministry of Culture

Museums Law