A Reading Wedding Venue with Factory Roots and Gallery Spaces

GoggleWorks Center for the Arts is a wedding venue in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania, housed in a former goggle factory. Now an active arts center, the building offers wedding ceremonies and receptions surrounded by exposed brick, hardwood floors, large windows, and exhibition spaces.

Since opening in 2005, GoggleWorks has hosted weddings where couples can choose an industrial studio setting or celebrate within the Cohen Gallery, with room arrangements shaped around their guest count and plans for the day.

Event Spaces & Capacity

Each space has its own published capacity and seating configuration:

• Studio 238: A 4,473-square-foot space accommodating up to 215 guests at tables or 275 in theater-style seating. Features include exposed brick, hardwood floors, natural light, dimmable bistro string lights, and an adjacent warming kitchen.

• Studio 420: A 4,445-square-foot space for up to 215 guests at tables or 275 in theater-style seating, with exposed brick, hardwood floors, natural light, and downtown Reading views.

• Cohen Gallery East: A 3,094-square-foot exhibition space accommodating up to 175 guests seated at tables. It features concrete floors, painted brick, gallery lighting, and seasonal access to the deck.

• Cohen Gallery West: A 2,611-square-foot exhibition space allowing up to 125 guests standing with small scattered tables. Features include hardwood floors, exposed brick, and natural light.

The Cohen Gallery’s east and west sides can be rented separately or together. Reception capacity with a dance floor should be confirmed for your chosen room and layout.

Why Couples Love GoggleWorks Center for the Arts

The building gives couples a choice between two distinct settings: brick-lined studios with industrial character and galleries where exhibitions are part of the surroundings.

Studio 238’s dimmable bistro lights and warming kitchen offer practical reception features, while Studio 420 brings city views into the room. The Cohen Gallery adds an art-centered setting, with seasonal deck access from its east side.

For couples who want their wedding to feel connected to Reading’s creative community, GoggleWorks offers a celebration inside a working arts center with a history of its own.

GoggleWorks works with catering partners familiar with its historic building and event requirements.

Inquire through PartySpace to compare GoggleWorks’ studios and galleries, confirm your reception layout, and discuss rental details for your Reading wedding.

GoggleWorks offers free private parking, with lot entrances from Second, Third, and Walnut Streets.