Germanic-American Institute

Connecting people to a broader world through German language and culture.

Thank you for your interest in the Germanic-American Institute!  To learn more about our work or make a donation, please visit our website at : https://gai-mn.org/

The GAI carries out its mission through three main areas: Education, Cultural Programming, and Community Building. Within these areas, we offer:

Education

• Kinderstube German Immersion Preschool
• Children's Saturday school and summer language camps
• Sponsor of the Twin Cities German Immersion School
• Language classes for adults
• Individualized tutoring for children and adults
• Test center for Goethe Institut proficiency exams

Cultural Programming

• Public events such as Deutsche Tage, Holiday Open Haus, Karneval Tanzparty, and St. Paul Oktoberfest
• Cultural events throughout the year featuring authors, speakers, film screenings, and performers from across the U.S. and Europe
• German culture classes on topics ranging from waltz lessons to German baking and Pysanky egg decorating

Community Building

• Interest-based groups such as Skatklub for fans of the German card game and a group for Model Train enthusiasts
• Monthly community gatherings to enjoy German food, conversation, and socializing
• Regular opportunities to volunteer and actively participant in events
• Partnerships with other cultural organizations in the Twin Cities such as the German American Chamber of Commerce, the Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Minnesota Opera