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… to the Goethe-Institut New York, Germany’s cultural institute operating worldwide. We promote knowledge of the German language abroad and foster international cultural cooperation. We have been operating in New York since 1969 and are a hub of ideas, support, education and exchange.

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Summer Courses

Warm up your German skills this summer: Register today for group and specialty courses for teens or adults!

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June 12 and 17

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Learn German from the market leader. We offer German language courses and exams in over 90 countries.
 

  • Highly qualified German teachers and first-class learning materials
  • German courses for all levels
  • Internationally recognized language certificates

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Events

Lotto Royale

South Street Seaport Museum, New York, NY 10038 | Performance

On June 10 and 11, a rare constellation of seventeen artists will present Lotto Royale, a performance lottery of one-on-one encounters, performances, practices, and journeys through the urban landscape for one viewer at a time.

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Library

Our library & public space welcomes anyone who wants to read, to listen to music, to watch films, to be inspired or to meet other people.

Lending Library

The use of books and media in our library is free of charge. A library membership is required to borrow items.

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eLibrary

Our eLibrary gives you access to thousands of largely German-language digital media.

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Library Catalog

In our library you'll find the only collection of its kind in the US, with media that inform about current trends and contemporary themes from Germany.

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Projects

German Film Office

The German Film Office is an initiative of the Goethe-Institut and German Films. Based in New York, we collaborate with local partners to bring the best of contemporary and repertory films from Germany to US audiences.

GFO D89 Courtesy Sundance TV Courtesy Sundance TV

GAPP

Since 1972 the German American Partnership Program (GAPP) facilitates enriching cultural exchanges between schools in the U.S. and Germany. Our program inspires intercultural understanding, promotes German language instruction, and fosters new and lasting friendships in the U.S. and Germany. 

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Ludlow 38 Online Publication + Archive

Dive into the 11-year history of our Ludlow 38 art space & residency program. With contributions from our jury members, our curatorial residents, Goethe-Institut colleagues, artists, and Lower East Side neighbors.

Ludlow 38 Online Pub @ Other Means © Other Means

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Address

30 Irving Place
New York, NY 10003
USA

Contact

Telephone

+1 212 4398700

General E-Mail

info-newyork@goethe.de

Course Info E-mail

germancourses-newyork@goethe.de

Opening Hours

Mo–Th: 10:00am–6:00pm
Mo–Th (Service w/SelfCheck Machine): 10:00am–6:00pm
Tu, We, Th (Service w/Librarian): 1:00-5:00pm (or by appointment)
Summer Closing Period: July 10-August 6
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