Museum Closure on Friday, Oct. 11
Please note that the GAHM will be closed due to illness on Friday, Oct. 11. We are currently very short-staffed, and apologize for any inconvenience.
Author: Katja Sipple
Presidential Proclamation for German-American Day Oct. 6, 2019
Tomorrow, October 6, is German-American Day 2019! In honor of this occasion, there will be a ceremony at the German-American Friendship Garden at 1600 Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC at 10 am.
What Makes a Valuable Vacation or an Unglaublicher Urlaub
Written by Emma Walker
On my morning Metro rides into Gallery Place, I can’t help but notice the large groups of tourists that stand on the left (incorrect) side of the escalators. These people come from all over America and around the world to visit the sights on the National Mall, get a picture with the White House, and observe the art in the National Portrait Gallery.
Happy Fourth of July
We wish you all a very happy Fourth of July holiday in the company of family and friends! As we celebrate the nation’s birthday, it’s a a good time to remember the many immigrants who helped build the country. Why not visit the GAHM this weekend and explore the contributions of German-Americans through the centuries?
GAHM Travel Guide: 20 Must-See German Summer Festivals!
Written by Blythe Romano
Now that summer has begun, Germany’s festival season is in full swing. With live music, food, drinks, German history, and more, these events have it all! If you’re planning a trip to Germany this summer or at any point in the future, here’s our comprehensive list of festival recommendations.
Putting the Bier in Biergarten!
Written by Emma Walker
As the humid summer months begin to settle over Washington, D.C., and rooftop bars become crowded with tourists from all over the United States, I begin to reminisce about my past summer experiences in a German Biergarten in my hometown, Sankt Leon-Rot near Heidelberg.