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GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Reading

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, from its own website

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Free admission. Open Daily 9am–9pm.

About GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a nonprofit cultural campus occupying a former goggle factory in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania. Visitors explore 16 communal learning studios where they can take classes and workshops in ceramics, hot glass, warm glass, jewelry and fine metals, heavy metals, printmaking, drawing and painting, photography, woodworking, and textiles. The campus includes the Albert and Eunice Boscov film theater showing independent films and classics, three galleries featuring contemporary artists, and the New Store selling handmade gifts from local makers. An on-site art supply store serves students and artists. The campus also houses 35 artist studios, urban gardens, a digital media lab with virtual reality equipment, and a STEAM makerspace. Thorn Alley Kitchen provides food and drinks. General admission and parking are free daily. The venue serves roughly 250,000 visitors and participants annually through education programs, youth camps, community outreach, and visiting artist residencies.

Tickets, prices & hours

Admission is free. The venue says: “Yes! Admission and parking are both free.”

Hours: Daily 9am–9pm

Prices and hours quoted from goggleworks.org · read on . Prices can change — the link above goes to the page they came from.

What’s on at GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

3 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.

Nov 8 · 12:00 pmEvent

Second Sunday: Studio Crawl

A free in-house studio crawl featuring the second and third floors of GoggleWorks. Families meet artists, experience their works, and get an inside look into their studios while connecting with the community.

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“November 8 @ 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Second Sunday: Studio Crawl”

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Nov 19 · 11:00 amEvent

Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)

A farmers market offering fresh produce, free activities, and community at GoggleWorks. Families shop local goods and enjoy activities together.

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“November 19 @ 11:00 am–2:00 pm Reading Roots Market (Farmers Market)”

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Dec 4 – 5 · 5:00 pmEvent

Handcrafted Holiday Market 2026

The 2026 Handcrafted Holiday Market features artisanal vendors and handmade goods. Families shop for unique holiday gifts and experience the festive atmosphere at GoggleWorks.

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“December 4 @ 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Handcrafted Holiday Market 2026”

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