German-American Heritage Museum of the USA, Cultural heritage museum in Washington, D.C., United States.
The German-American Heritage Museum is a museum in Washington, D.C. dedicated to the history and heritage of German-speaking people in America. It displays artifacts, photographs, and documents that illustrate the lives and contributions of these communities over time.
The institution was founded in 2010 and has occupied a building acquired in 2008 by the German-American Heritage Foundation of the USA. This home allowed the organization to fulfill its mission of documenting and honoring German immigration to the country.
Exhibitions show how German-speaking immigrants shaped American society through crafts, arts, language, and traditions that remain visible today. These influences can be seen across many aspects of daily American life.
The museum is located on 6th Street NW and opens to visitors Tuesday through Friday. Guided tours are available by request and help visitors better understand the exhibits.
The museum organizes the Hunt for the Holiday Pickle event, which connects families through German holiday traditions. This event offers visitors a fun way to experience traditional German customs firsthand.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 2010
Website: http://gahmusa.org
GPS coordinates: 38.89908,-77.01969
Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:47
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