Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage

Directorate for Cultural Heritage
Direktoratet for kulturminneforvaltning
Agency overview
Formed1912
JurisdictionGovernment of Norway
HeadquartersOslo
Agency executive
  • Hanna Geiran (2018-), Riksantikvar
Parent agencyNorwegian Ministry of the Environment
Websitewww.riksantikvaren.no

The Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Norwegian: Riksantikvaren or Direktoratet for kulturminneforvaltning) is a government agency responsible for the management of cultural heritage in Norway. Subordinate to the Norwegian Ministry of the Environment, it manages the Cultural Heritage Act of June 9, 1978. The directorate also has responsibilities under the Norwegian Planning and Building Law.

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