Address: 301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN , 55102
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Website Germanic-American Institute
Phone 651-222-7027
The Germanic-American Institute has a mission to foster appreciation and understanding of German culture, language, arts, and ongoing history. It also has a lending library with German language books, films, CDs, & games available to GAI members. Family friendly offerings include German-immersion preschool and monthly storytimes for younger kids, summer camps for grade school children and several annual events for the whole family.
The GAI parking lot is often reserved for visitors with mobility challenges during community events. Look for street parking along Summit Avenue and nearby streets.
Annual events at Germanic-American Institute
GAI offers a variety of public events throughout the year, including Deutsche Tage Weekend in June, Oktoberfest in September and a Holiday Open Haus in December. Families may also enjoy author talks, speakers, film screenings, and performers from across the U.S. and Europe.
- June Deutsche Tage
- September Oktoberfest
- December Christmas in Germany
GAI preschool programming
Storytime
Look for monthly German language storytimes at GAI. Best for bilingual and German-speaking families, story times are conducted entirely in German. Pre-registration required.
Kinderstube
106 E Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, MN 55419
301 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102
Kinderstube is a German-language immersion preschool program offered by GAI in both Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
German Language Summer Camps at GAI
GAI offers summer German language camps for kids between the ages of 5 years old and 13 years old. They offer both half and full day camps plus extended care options. Learn more in our annual summer camp guide.
More information
- Register for the next German Story Time
- Find and register for upcoming events
- Register for German language camps
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We would love to hear your thoughts and parental tips. Share your experiences and any information you think other parents would find useful. Leave us a comment below.Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Deutsche Tage - 06/13/2026 - 06/14/2026 - SEE TIMES
- Deutsche Tage - 06/13/2026 - 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Deutsche Tage - 06/14/2026 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
- German Language Camps - 07/13/2026 - 08/14/2026 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- St. Paul Oktoberfest - 09/12/2025 - 09/13/2025 - 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Christmas in Germany - 12/06/2025 - 12/07/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Christmas in Germany - 12/06/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Christmas in Germany - 12/07/2025 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- German Storytime (FREE) - 03/15/2026 - 10:30 am - 11:15 am
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