National cultural institutions

There are 31 national cultural institutions that were founded by the Government of the Republic of Slovenia:

• 9 museums and galleries, and 1 institute for the protection of cultural heritage
• 4 theatre and opera houses, and 1 theatre institute,
• 1 Philharmonic,
• 1 Cinematheque, 1 film studio, and the Slovenian Film Centre (foundation),
• 1 cultural and congress centre,
• 1 public agency for book,
• 1 national library,
• 6 archival institutions (regional archives) - the national archive (ARS) makes a part of the Ministry of Culture,
• 1 foundation for cultural (amateur) activities,
• 1 botanical garden

As public state entities they are required to present their programmes to the Ministry of Culture, which then decides on their annual subsidy.