The Department of Museums and Archaeology of the Ministry of Information and Culture is responsible for the provision and national co-ordination of technical assistance to museums and exhibition centres with a view to the restoration, preservation, exhibition, protection and security of historical and archaeological monuments and artefacts. Its activities include studying and planning for excavation work, restoration, development and preservation in connection with ancient sites, artefacts, museums and revolutionary traditions throughout the country; and studying and formulating regulations and laws on the management and preservation of those ancient sites, artefacts, museums and revolutionary traditions. The Department comprises two divisions - the Museums Division and the Archaeology Division.