Reading Pagoda

10/22/2026

If you attended one of our first three soft-openings you may have noticed our gift shop was being run out of boxes...but no longer! Our gift shop is officially furnished and ready to welcome the last group of visitors on Saturday! The rest of our first floor furniture should be ready and delivered within the next few weeks. It is an exciting time here at the Pagoda! ⛩️

10/21/2026

Maybe you caught the Pagoda on Fox 29 with Bob Kelly the other morning - but if not, here it is! ⛩️

Fox 29's Bob Kelly climbs to the top of the Reading Pagoda to showcase recent renovations.

10/05/2026

There's really nothing else we can say besides thank you. Every single one of our Fall "soft-launch" openings has sold out less than 12 hours after tickets went on sale. The demand to get into our beloved landmarked is unmatched. If you have visited us on September 6th, 19th or yesterday thank you so much for coming. If you have missed out please do not be discouraged. We are only getting started.

2027 is going to bring big operational changes to the Pagoda and its parking lot, and we think you are going to love whats coming. Please follow us here and visit us at www.readingpagoda.com to stay informed of whats going on up here.

09/23/2026

Happy 87th birthday, neighbor! We look forward to ringing in more regular operations in 2027 with you!

The William Penn Memorial Fire Tower atop Mount Penn will celebrate its 87th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 17, with free public tower climbs, historical presentations and an opportunity to explore the surrounding grounds.

The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature local Skyline historians discussing the tower’s construction, the WPA era, the former Gravity Railroad and Summit House hotel. Visitors can also climb 156 steps to the top of the tower for panoramic views of the region.

The anniversary celebration also comes with the introduction of “Tower Sundays,” which will regularly open the landmark to visitors on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. during portions of the year through 2027.

09/07/2026

We sold out for our second soft-opening quicker than the first! Your next opportunity will be on September 20th starting at 1am to buy tickets for October 4th at ReadingPagoda.com ⛩️

09/07/2026

What an amazing first day back! The Reading Pagoda welcomed over 300 visitors yesterday! Our Pagoda team did an amazing job making the day such a success, and seeing so many people excited to be back inside made it even more special. This is just the beginning! ❤🏯❤

09/06/2026

Well we did it. What a great day welcoming the public back to Berks County's most iconic landmark. While the day started with our power being out for the first few tours, ultimately it didn't even matter. People love the Pagoda whether the lights are on or not. The sound of happy people echoing through the halls has been long overdue. Thank you all so very much for showing up big time and supporting our efforts.

EDIT: we sold out for September 19th. September 20th is your next opportunity to get tickets. ⛩️♥️

09/01/2026

The Reading Pagoda was featured on 6abc’s One Tank Trips! ❤️🏯

Take a look inside the newly restored Pagoda and get a little preview before we begin welcoming the public back this weekend!

We’re so excited to see this beautiful Reading landmark coming back to life and to share it with our community again.

Check out the full story and video below!

In this edition of One Tank Trips, we're giving you a preview of a very special place that's reopening to the public this weekend.

08/31/2026

Thanks for the coverage, RE!

The Foundation for the Reading Pagoda is finalizing plans for public access over several weekends this fall.

08/30/2026

Wow, we sold out our first opening day in less than 24 hours. Thank you all so much for your interest and we can't wait to welcome you.

Don't fret, we have three more opportunities - Tickets for September 19th will go live on September 7th. Tickets for Oct 4th will go live on September 20th, and tickets for October 24th will go live on October 5th. We will post a reminders! ⛩️❤️