The Ministry of Culture and National Heritage is a central government department in Poland responsible for shaping and implementing state policy regarding culture, the arts, and national heritage preservation. It oversees state-funded cultural institutions such as national museums, theaters, and archives, while also regulating copyright policy and supporting creative industries. Originally established as the Ministry of Art and Culture in 1918 following Poland's regained independence, the institution underwent multiple reorganizations before adopting its modern ministerial framework in 2005.