Goethe-Institut USA

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The Goethe-Institut is the worldwide cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We support German language teachers and students abroad and foster international cultural exchange. Our space in the District of Columbia is a hub for ideas, education, and social discourse.

Goethe-Institut Washington at LIZ DC © Five Squares Development

Events

Experience Culture

05/17–06/29/2025 Berlin Underground

Dupont Underground, Washington, DC | Exhibition

Berlin Unterground auf einem hellgrünen Hintergrund © This January

Events

35 Years Goethe-Institut Washington

For 35 years now, the Goethe-Institut in Washington has been promoting intercultural exchange and offering a wide range of cultural events. These include conferences, lectures, discussions, film screenings, concerts of various genres, author readings, photo and art exhibitions as well as theater and dance productions. Over the years, numerous outstanding German and American artists, scientists and intellectuals have taken part in these events. As a key player in German-American cultural relations, the Goethe-Institut Washington plays a major role in promoting transatlantic dialog.

Image: GI Washington © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Online Magazine "Gegenüber"

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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Literature

150 years of Thomas Mann

Thomas Mann was one of Germany's most important writers, a Nobel Prize winner and political commentator. He left behind an enduring literary legacy. On the occasion of his 150th birthday, we take a look at his life and work.

150 years Thomas Mann © Autograf © Autograf

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Events

05/17–06/29/2025 Berlin Underground

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35 Years Goethe-Institut Washington

Online Magazine "Gegenüber"

150 years of Thomas Mann