Goethe-Institut USA

Opening fall of 2026:
Goethe-Institut St. Louis

We’re excited to announce the opening of the Goethe-Institut St. Louis, a new branch of the Goethe-Institut Chicago, arriving in the fall of 2026.

Situated at the crossroads of the United States, the Goethe-Institut St. Louis will offer cultural programming and a space for dialogue, learning, and collaboration. As part of the global Goethe-Institut network, our St. Louis branch connects local communities with contemporary culture from Germany while fostering partnerships that inspire meaningful cultural exchange throughout the region.

Stay tuned for more details on our opening events, programs, and how to get involved.

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To celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship, we bring our programs to communities across the country — not just to the cities where you may already know “your” Goethe-Institut. Wherever you are, you’re warmly invited to join us: whether you’re interested in cultural exchange, have personal or professional ties to Germany, or are simply curious to discover something new.

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Goethe on Demand

Stream all of the Goethe-Institut’s curated series of German films from one platform, always for free. With more films available than ever, the hardest choice will be picking one to watch first. Presented as a part of Among Friends – Unter Freunden, a campaign of the Goethe-Institut USA to celebrate and strengthen transatlantic friendship. Start streaming the expanded selection now!

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Gegenüber connects perspectives from across (German:gegenüber) the Atlantic, in Germany and North America. Our editorial team and contributors from Canada, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and the United States offer balanced perspectives with multimedia pieces on societal issues, art, business, and science.Gegenüber tackles transatlantic topics, regional quirks, and common denominators, offering a political interpretation of culture and a cultural interpretation of politics.

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Onleihe is the free digital library of the Goethe-Institut. We offer access to over 20,000 German-language e-books, audiobooks, learning materials for German learners, magazines, newspapers, and streaming films and more — all available for free with no subscription and no ads.