The Wiesbaden City Archives is a division of the Cultural Affairs Office and reports to Department VIII—the Department of Schools and Culture. It currently carries out its duties with thirteen employees, one trainee, and support and project staff.

Organizationally, the “City Archives” department is divided into the department management, which includes the administrative office, and three divisions. The “Records, Official Registers, and Digital Documents” division is responsible for the appraisal, acquisition, preservation, and access to the City Archives’ paper-based and electronic records. This division also oversees the staff library.

The “Photos, Plans, Special Collections” section oversees the acquisition, cataloging, and presentation of the special collections (photos, films, aerial photographs, plans, maps, engravings, and postcards) in all areas of archival work. This includes, in particular, collection preservation, digitization processes, and copyright issues.

The “Memorial Sites, City History” division manages the memorial sites and places of remembrance in the state capital of Wiesbaden and organizes the City Archives’ historical education programs, including those for schools. It also has primary responsibility for the annual series of events on January 27, the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of National Socialism. In addition, the division handles numerous inquiries and requests related to city history from other departments, offices, divisions, and municipal political bodies; among other things, it is responsible for issuing statements regarding municipal honors and commemorative events.