At the national level, cultural heritage policy in The Netherlands is predominantly determined by the Dutch government. Policies concerning culture and heritage fall under the responsibility of various government ministries. As of 2024, key ministries involved in cultural and heritage matters include the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschappen (OCW) (Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science), and the Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties (BZK) (Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations). Heritage policies are increasingly integrated across different ministries, indicating a concerted effort to address heritage preservation and promotion holistically.

Several state agencies and organisations in The Netherlands are instrumental in shaping cultural policy and managing heritage assets at the national level:

• Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed (Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands): Responsible for the conservation and management of cultural heritage sites, the Cultural Heritage Agency plays a vital role in preserving The Netherlands’ rich cultural legacy.
• Mondriaan Fund: Supporting visual arts, design, and cultural heritage, the Mondriaan Fund provides grants and resources to artists and cultural institutions, fostering creativity and innovation in the arts sector.
• DutchCulture: Promoting Dutch culture internationally, DutchCulture serves as a platform for cultural exchange and collaboration, facilitating partnerships between Dutch artists, organisations, and their counterparts worldwide.