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Plan Your Visit
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Location
Located in the heart of downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts spans a full city super block, transforming a former goggle factory into a vibrant, 145,000 square foot hub for creativity and community. Our campus is within easy walking distance of the IMAX movie theater, Miller Center for the Arts, Santander Performing Arts Center, Santander Arena, the DoubleTree Hotel, Reading Area Community College, Alvernia University’s CollegeTowne campus, Centro Hispano, United Way, multiple restaurants, and more—making GoggleWorks a key connector in the city’s cultural and civic core.
GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
201 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
Take I-76N to PA Turnpike West (toll). Exit at Morgantown/Reading (exit 298) and follow I-176 to 422W. Exit at Penn Street and travel over the bridge, continuing straight through the first trafic light. Turn left onto North 3rd Street (2nd traffic light). Turn left onto Washington Street then right on 2nd street. GoggleWorks’ parking lot will be on your right halfway down the block.
Take I-76N towards King of Prussia. Exit onto 202S and take to 422W. Exit at Penn Street and travel over the bridge, continuing straight through the first trafic light. Turn left onto North 3rd Street (2nd traffic light). Turn left onto Washington Street then right on 2nd street. GoggleWorks’ parking lot will be on your right halfway down the block.
Take I-78W to 222S (exit 54A). Continue on 222S to West Reading, taking the 422 BUS E exit from 422E. Continue on Penn Avenue, over the bridge, where it becomes Penn Street. Continue straight through the first traffic light and turn left onto North 3rd Street (2nd traffic light). Turn left onto Washington Street then right on 2nd street. GoggleWorks’ parking lot will be on your right halfway down the block.
Free parking is available behind GoggleWorks—on the south side of the building—accessible by turning off Washington Street from 2nd (best option) or 3rd Street.
Hours
Open daily, with free admission, from 9am-9pm. Holiday hours are also listed below but make sure to check our website or social media for any unexpected closures.
Disclaimer: Not all on-site tenants and partners maintain the same hours. Click here for their websites or to contact each for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
| Mon | 9am–9pm |
| Tue | 9am–9pm |
| Wed | 9am–9pm |
| Thurs | 9am–9pm |
| Fri | 9am–9pm |
| Sat | 9am–9pm |
| Sun | 9am–9pm |
| Mon | 9am–9pm |
| Tue | 9am–9pm |
| Wed | 9am–9pm |
| Thurs | 9am–9pm |
| Fri | 9am–9pm |
| Sat | 9am–9pm |
| Sun | 9am–9pm |
| Mon | 9am–9pm |
| Tue | 9am–9pm |
| Wed | 9am–9pm |
| Thurs | 9am–9pm |
| Fri | 9am–9pm |
| Sat | 9am–9pm |
| Sun | 9am–9pm |
| New Year’s Day | Closed |
| Easter | Closed |
| Memorial Day | 12pm-7pm |
| Independence Day | 12pm-7pm |
| Labor Day | 12pm-7pm |
| Thanksgiving Day | Closed |
| Thanksgiving Friday | 12pm-7pm |
| Christmas Day | Closed |
| New Year’s Eve | 12pm-7pm |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Soon! Our newly renovated restaurant space recently received its Certificate of Occupancy. We are currently interviewing food partners to select a new vendor. Stay tuned for updates—we’re excited to bring a fresh dining experience to the GoggleWorks campus soon!
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor Art Park. Pets are not permitted inside the main building, with the exception of service animals.
We offer flexible spaces for weddings, corporate events, private classes, and more. For details or to book a tour, contact Margaret Pendleton at MPendleton@GoggleWorks.org.
Yes. GoggleWorks is fully accessible and stroller-friendly, with elevators and ramps throughout the building.
Most classes and workshops require advance registration. However, occasional pop-up events or demos may allow drop-in participation—check the class listing or contact programs@goggleworks.org for availability.
Yes! Admission and parking are both free. Enjoy our galleries, artist studios, and public spaces any day of the week.
We’re open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Holiday hours or closures will be posted on our website and social media.
Yes. We offer free weekly guided tours and private group tours with artist demonstrations. Book through our Tours page or email tours@goggleworks.org.
Yes. Free parking is available behind GoggleWorks—on the south side of the building—accessible by turning off Washington Street from 2nd (best option) or 3rd Street.
Our galleries are open during building hours unless closed for exhibition installation. Visit the Exhibitions page for current shows and reception dates.
Yes. Many resident artists keep open hours and welcome visitors. You can also attend special Open Studios events on 2nd Sundays throughout the year.
Absolutely. We offer classes, after-school programs, summer camps, field trips, and hands-on workshops for youth and families. Scholarships are available.Â
Yes. The building is fully wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly. The Boscov Film Theater offers assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired. Many of our communications materials are available in Spanish, and bilingual staff or translators are on site daily to assist.
GoggleWorks offers programming in ceramics, hot and warm glass, jewelry, photography, printmaking, digital arts, woodworking, and urban gardening. You can take classes, watch artists at work, or participate in public workshops. Our galleries and exhibitions (link) are open daily, free of cost, from 9am to 9pm.
Yes. Volunteers help with events, tours, education programs, and more. Contact volunteer@goggleworks.org or visit our Volunteer page to get involved.
We’re always looking for passionate artists and educators to join our creative community. Whether you’re interested in renting a studio, exhibiting your work, or teaching a class, you’ll find application details on our Artist Opportunities page. Opportunities are updated regularly, so be sure to check back often.
