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The Goethe-Institut USA is Germany's offical cultural center with convenient and effective online German courses and internationally recognized language certificates.

As the international market leader for German courses, we bring you unparalleled expertise and a commitment to delivering top-notch language education.

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GEGENÜBER FESTIVAL

Stories of migration characterize our modern societies, in which people from different cultural backgrounds search for belonging. Cultural diversity is celebrated on the one hand, but at the same time new social boundaries are emerging. The Goethe-Institut's “Longing/Belonging” festival presents artistic contributions and social discourses from Germany and North America.

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On-Going Projects

Longing / Belonging

Cultural diversity is celebrated, but at the same time, new social boundaries are emerging, as films such as Republic of Silence, Kaddish for a Friend, Zuhur’s Daughters and Nasim illustrate.

Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation

This exhibit takes an unprecedented look at German art since 1980. Featuring artists from different generations and diverse backgrounds, the exhibition complicates notions of German identity, especially the idea of ethnic and cultural homogeneity.

Goethe On Demand: Alaska

Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne—what lies outside Germany’s metropolises? “City, Country, River—A Cinematic Journey Across Germany” is a new yearlong Goethe on Demand series exploring everyday realities in less known parts of Germany, with a new film offered every month.

Cultural Programs

Call for Contemporary Music Concert Proposals

Calling Ensembles and Musicians. . . .
Apply to perform as part of the Goethe-Institut Boston’s ongoing Contemporary Music from Germany concert series. Proposals can be submitted on a rolling basis via this portal.

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Studio 170 for Artists

Studio 170 for Artists offers exciting opportunities to New England artists from all fields of artistic practice. Find out about our artist residency at the Goethe-Institut Boston (Studio 170 | Residency) and our travel stipend for artistic collaborations and residencies in Germany (Studio 170 | Germany).

100 Years Radio Play in Germany

In 2024, the radio play celebrates its 100th anniversary in Germany. Tracing its rich and varied history, we present an outstanding example of German radio history as “Radio Play of the Month” in German.

Teaching German

Information for German Teachers, as well as teaching materials and professional development opportunities.
Services + Clubs

Discover events for school groups, our film archive and independent discussion groups.

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Opening Hours

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Events

09/13–01/05/2025 Made in Germany? Art and Identity in a Global Nation

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