Polish Institutes are centers subordinate to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs whose main task is to promulgate throughout the world Polish culture and knowledge of Polish history and national heritage, and also to promote cooperation in culture, education, science and social life. In many places, Polish Institutes fulfil the role of the cultural and scientific affairs departments of Polish Embassies.
The mission of cultural diplomacy is to effectively influence the local artistic and opinion-forming scene. Building good, close contacts with the media is a priority for Polish Institutes.
