The Ministry of Culture is the Organism of the Central Administration of the Cuban State in charge of directing, guiding, controlling and executing the cultural policy of the country —in the area of its competence—; as well as guaranteeing the defense, preservation and enrichment of the nation's cultural heritage. Its mission is:

"To direct, guide, control and execute, within the scope of its competence, the application of the cultural policy of the State and the Government, as well as to guarantee the defence, preservation and enrichment of the cultural heritage of the Cuban nation.