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