Herzlich Willkommen beim Germanic-American Institute!

Welcome to the Germanic-American Institute. We are a Minnesota non-profit whose mission is to foster appreciation and understanding of the culture, language, arts, and ongoing history of the German-speaking peoples through public educational and cultural programs.

The GAI is a co-founder and sponsor of the Twin Cities German Immersion School, a public charter located in St.Paul, serving children in kindergarten through 8th grade.

Saturday, July 20  |  6–9 PM
Sample German wines and enjoy food and wine pairings at our twist on the Biergarten party. On the GAI lawn. More info


Summer Classes for Adults—Register Today!
Continue your German language learning this summer! The GAI summer session is scheduled for July and August and registration is now open! Take advantage of our small class sizes and excellent instructors. Register for summer session


Fall Session Registration is NOW OPEN! 
FOR ADULTS: We offer classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Both daytime and evening options are available. Information and registration

FOR KIDS AND TEENS: Samstagsschule (Saturday School) is a fun way for young kids through pre-teens to begin or continue learning German. Information and registration


Saturdays, June 15–August 17 | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Summer Saturdays are for coffee and German Kuchen baked and served by the GAI Damenklub. Join us on the porch and in the dining room for this sweet summer tradition.


Coming September 13 and 14—Minnesota's most authentic Oktoberfest! More info

Register Today




Upcoming Events

2019 Annual Events

FEB 16: Karneval Tanzparty

MAR 23: Pork & Kraut Dinner

JUN 8-9: Deutsche Tage

SEP 13-14: St. Paul Oktoberfest

DEC 7-8: Holiday Open Haus

DEC 14: Christmas Dinner

 
       
   301 Summit Avenue • Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-222-7027 • Fax: 651-222-6295 • Contact Us
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