The Friends Experience
Exhibit about the American television series Friends
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Description and history
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Described as "immersive" and "interactive", the exhibit by Original X Productions[3] features costumes, props, and sets from the show. It began as a pop-up in New York City, before finding a permanent location and being replicated as a touring exhibit.[4] The Friends Experience has been described as a pop-up museum.[5] The exhibit also has a gift shop with souvenirs.[6]
Locations
The Friends Experience has both permanent locations and temporary pop-up locations. Locations names follow the same naming convention as Friends episodes.
The One in New York City
Warner Bros. Entertainment and Superfly opened a pop-up location in New York City in 2019 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the premier of Friends. The pop-up location operated from September 7 to October 6, 2019.[7]
Following the pop-up location, a new, permanent location was opened on March 17, 2021. In addition to replicas of sets from the show, this new location included a working Central Perk Cafe.[8]
The One in Vegas
A permanent location was opened in Las Vegas on July 23, 2025 at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.[9]
Pop-up Locations
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| Name | Location | Operating Dates |
|---|---|---|
| The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano, Texas | November 4, 2021 to January 15, 2022[10] | |
| The One in Toronto | Toronto | 2022 |
| San Francisco | October 13, 2022 to December 4, 2022.[11] | |
| The One in Seattle | Pacific Place (Seattle) | December 9, 2022 to April 30, 2023.[12][13][14] |
| The One Near Philidelphia | King of Prussia | 2023. Closed May 29th, 2023. [4] |
| The One in London | London | August 2024 to January 4, 2025[15] |
| The One in Manila | Manila | October 8, 2025 to November 30, 2025[16] |
