Direction des Affaires Culturelles

Governed by the Ministry of Interior, the Department of Cultural Affairs is responsible for developing and implementing a cultural policy aligned with the visions of the Prince's Government.

Organisational structure:

An administrative division responsible for implementing all the State's cultural policy actions (organising events, monitoring support schemes, etc.)
A division responsible for the State's cultural facilities (Rainier III Auditorium, Variety Theatre, Fort Antoine Theatre, Exhibition Hall on Quai Antoine I and the Studios de la Costa)
The Heritage Institute has managed the State's heritage (restoration, conservation and promotion) since 2017
The Museum of Prehistoric Anthropology is dedicated to preserving and developing the State's archaeological collections and supports research, excavations, archaeological missions, and the hosting of student researchers

The Department’s roles:

To support the work of the major cultural institutions* that contribute to the Principality's international standing by providing them with administrative and financial assistance and acting as the General Secretariat for their Board of Directors
To support the creative endeavours of the Principality's artists and cultural associations through support schemes and promotional campaigns, including the Monaco Artists' Forum, support for a cultural Project, support from SOGEDA, and grants for independent professional artists to establish themselves in the Principality
To offer cultural events in addition to those hosted by major institutions, such as the Fort Antoine Theatre season, the International Organ Festival, and the annual exhibition at the Hall on Quai Antoine I
Building international cultural relations and upholding cultural conventions to which the Principality is a signatory
Providing advice and support to numerous cultural projects and events in the Principality through political, technical, and logistical expertise

*Ballets de Monte-Carlo, Prince Pierre Foundation, Monaco Audiovisual Institute, Institute of Human Palaeontology, Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, Monte-Carlo Opera, Nouveau Musée National de Monaco, Monte-Carlo Spring Arts Festival, Monaco Philosophical Encounters, Princess Grace Theatre.