The Symbol of the City of Reading for over a Century
When Are We Open?
We have announced four fall opening walkthrough dates for the public. The cost is $3 / ticket. Our first (September 6th) is already sold out. Please note 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. If you miss them do not fret, there will be more openings in the future. We plan to have regular operations beginning in 2027.
Donate to the Restoration Fund
The Pagoda has recently undergone a large-scale 5 million dollar restoration to the interior and exterior of the building. This included new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Much still needs to be done; like reinforcing the stone walls around the building and parking lot, restoring the iconic Tori gate, and maintenance of the 10+ acre property. We always welcome donations to help us meet these goals.
Shop Pagoda Merch
You don’t have to visit the Pagoda to get great merch! Reading Pagoda's official online gift shop has apparel, hats and all sorts of other goodies for the Pagoda enthusiast in your family! The best part? ALL proceeds go directly to the restoration fund for the Reading Pagoda!
Our inspirational setting and thirty-mile panoramic view is known throughout the world!
Quick Pagoda Facts
Reading’s Pagoda is the only of its kind in the United States! Here are a few more facts about the iconic Berks County structure -
Built in 1907 as a 7-story Luxury Resort
87 Steps to the Top Floor
Cost $50,000 to Construct
620 Feet Above the City, 886 Feet Above Sea Level, 30-Mile Panoramic View
71’ Tall, 28’ Wide and 50’ Long
Listed on National Register of Historic Places since 1972
Donated to the City of Reading in 1911
Share Your Future Vision for the Pagoda
Have ideas on how the Pagoda can sustain itself moving forward? Take our quick survey!
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Tubular fabric
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!