In 1972, the office of  The National Trust of Guyana was established by an act of Parliament. The Trust is committed to the preservation, conservation and public display  of all aspects of the cultural heritage of  Guyana.

The mission of the National Trust of Guyana is:

The preservation of buildings of national or architectural, historic or artistic interest and the augmentation of the amenities and of those buildings and places and their surroundings.
The preservation of the furniture and pictures and chattels of any description having historic or  artistic value.
The access to and enjoyment by the public of such buildings, places and chattels.
The promotion of the permanent preservation for the benefit of the nation, of property of beauty or historic interest.
The Trust is also obliged to propagate the awareness and a wholesome understanding and appreciation of the relevance and significance of these aspects of the nation's heritage to the national psyche.

The National Trust is guided by a Board which, consists of thirteen members appointed by cabinet. These members meet once per month and render their advice for the  execution of the tasks in the effort to safeguard and promote Guyana's patrimony.