Amerikahaus München, Cultural center in Karolinenplatz, Munich, Germany
The Amerikahaus building features four floors with transparent architecture and large windows, incorporating elements of post-war modernist design principles at Karolinenplatz.
Established in 1948 as a cultural bridge between Germany and America, the institution moved to its current location in 1957 in a building designed by Karl Fischer and Franz Simm.
The center organizes over 200 annual events, including exhibitions, concerts, literary readings, and film screenings that focus on North American culture and transatlantic relations.
Visitors can access the center Monday through Thursday from 10:00 to 17:00, Friday from 14:00 to 20:00, and Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 using tram lines 27 and 28.
The library maintains an extensive collection of English-language materials and provides counseling services for exchange programs between Germany and North America.
Location: Munich
Inception: 1957
Official opening: July 12, 1948
Floors above the ground: 4
Address: Karolinenplatz 3
GPS coordinates: 48.14435,11.56790
Latest update: March 7, 2025 05:14
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