The Ministry of Culture Denmark (Danish: Kulturministeriet) is a ministry of the Danish Government, with responsibility for culture, sport and media.
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History
The Ministry is located at Gammel Strand on Nybrogade opposite Slotsholmen. Originally, it was a three-winged building. Its construction started in 1729. In 1765, it was expanded with the complex with a new wing facing the canal which was designed was added by architect Philip de Lange (c. 1705-1766). The building served from 1759 to c. 1950 as site of the Royal Pawn (Det Kongelige Assistenshus).
The Danish Ministry of Culture was founded in 1961 with Julius Bomholt as its first minister. In 1962, the ministry moved in after the building had undergone a thorough restoration.
Agencies and institutions
Agencies
Danish Heritage Agency
Danish Arts Foundation (Statens Kunstfond)
Agency for Culture and Palaces
Nota Library and Expertise Center for people with print disabilities
Educational institutions
Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts
National Film School of Denmark
Royal Danish Theatre's School of Ballet
Danish Design School
Royal School of Library and Information Science
Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg
Rhythmic Music Conservatory
Forfatterskolen
Associated institutions
Royal Danish Library
Skibsbevaringsfonden