Description

The Deutsch-Amerikansiches Zentrum / James-F.-Byrnes-Institut e.V. was founded in 1995 as the successor institution to the Stuttgart Amerika Haus, which was closed that year. The Institute’s goal is to foster German-American relations through cultural and other programs. The Byrnes-Institut’s programs are open to the public, and the monthly program should be considered to be both an offer and an invitation. The Byrnes-Institut is willing to cooperate with all possible partners, preferably in the Stuttgart region, but also beyond.

The Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum / James-F.-Byrnes-Institut e.V., a non-profit, bi-national institution, supported by the State Government of Baden-Württemberg and the City of Stuttgart, provides information on social, cultural, political, and economic issues in both countries. This includes lectures, seminars, and discussions held in either German or English, musical events, films and exhibitions. (See program)
In addition, a (small) library has information on educational stays in the U.S. (high school, university, au pair, internships/short-term employment, etc.). Moreover, the Institute arranges programs in cooperation with German-American organizations and other cultural institutions in the greater Stuttgart area and beyond.

The Institute is organized as an association in which, in addition to the State of Baden-Württemberg and the City of Stuttgart, the Universities of Hohenheim and Stuttgart, the Fachhochschulen, German-American organizations, the U.S. Embassy in Germany as well as private persons and corporations are represented.

The work of the Institute can be supported by membership in the Deutsch-Amerikanisches Zentrum/James-F.-Byrnes-Institut e.V. or with donations. The yearly membership dues are 51 € for individuals, 66 € for families, 26 € for students, and 153 € for corporations, associations, and clubs. The Institute is recognized as a non-profit organization; membership fees and donations are tax-deductible in Germany. Members receive a free monthly program and other information, free entrance or reduced fees for programs, as well as a 5% discount for courses at the Englisches Sprachzentrum.