Hessen has a rich cultural heritage: castles and gardens, cultural and natural monuments, as well as cultural institutions such as the state theaters and state museums, the state libraries and state archives.

Independent cultural initiatives, cultural clubs and associations, artists from all artistic disciplines are also protected and supported: music, literature and theater, museums and exhibitions, film and new media as well as the visual arts.

However, the preservation of historical monuments and the state archives are also part of the cultural support provided by the state of Hesse. Regional cultural promotion is also an important task.

In recent years, the importance of foundations for cultural life in Germany has increased significantly. Regional and national cultural foundations support a wide variety of projects. Detailed information can be obtained from the Federal Association of German Foundations.

The Kulturfonds Frankfurt RheinMain was founded in 2007 on the initiative of the Hessian state government, together with cities and districts. It was set up for the benefit of local citizens and cultural institutions, but also to further increase the attractiveness of the Frankfurt RhineMain cultural region and to highlight its special potential even more strongly. Partners in the fund include the state of Hesse, Frankfurt, the Hochtaunus district and the Main-Taunus district, Wiesbaden, Darmstadt and Hanau.

In the FrankfurtRhineMain metropolitan region, 50 districts, cities, including the state capital Wiesbaden, municipalities and the regional association have joined forces to form the KulturRegion. The non-profit organization networks diverse local and regional culture across national borders and promotes inter-communal cooperation. Together with its members, it presents projects and provides impetus on changing topics.