The Culture program is based on two areas of intervention, both of which are crucial to the affirmation, renewal and cultural dynamism of the Region: the promotion and dynamism of the creative and cultural activity of the Azoreans and the preservation and enhancement of the built and intangible heritage.

The DRaC comprises the following bodies and services:

Directorate of Heritage Services
- Movable, Intangible and Archaeological Heritage Division

Directorate for External Services and Cultural Action
- Azores Knowledge Center

- Regional Inspection of Cultural Activities
- Regional Cultural Action Fund

- Ponta Delgada Public Library and Regional Archive
- Luís da Silva Ribeiro Public Library and Regional Archive (Angra do Heroísmo)
- João José da Graça Public Library and Regional Archive (Horta)
- Carlos Machado Museum
- Angra do Heroísmo Museum
- Horta Museum
- Pico Museum
- Francisco de Lacerda Museum (S. Jorge)
- Graciosa Museum
- Santa Maria Museum
- Flores Museum