The Germanic-American Institute (GAI) Haus at 301 Summit Avenue can be rented by the public for meetings, parties, and other events.
The Haus is the refurbished 1906 Beaux Arts-inspired home of the Gardner family, affluent members of Saint Paul's business community who occupied the house until the 1930s. Since the late 1960s, it has served as the home of the Germanic-American Institute and its predecessor organization, the Volksfest Association. Today it is home to the GAI's many cultural and educational offerings. It is also available to the public as an affordable and elegant venue for weddings and receptions, quinceaneras, business meetings and luncheons, musical performances, funeral and memorial lunches, anniversary parties and lecture series.
The GAI facility has two licensed kitchens from which two catering services provide menu selections for large and small, informal and traditional celebrations. German, American, and European selections are available at a range of prices. Rates vary for use of the main floor dining/meeting rooms, the lower-level Ratskeller and Franzlsstube, and the third-floor ballroom. The GAI parking lot is available without additional charge for rental groups, and limited on-street parking is available. Proceeds from Event Services support the GAI's cultural and educational mission.
Please note: The GAI Haus does not have elevator access to upper and lower levels. Capacity for rental groups is approximately 175 persons.
To tour the facility, inquire about rates or availability, please contact Event Services at 651.222.7027 ext. 4 or by e-mail.
