The Friends Experience now open in Boston is truly a one of a kind adventure if you’re a true Friends fan. The pop up “experience” opens today (Friday, May 17) and runs through January in the Back Bay. Here is everything you need to know before you PIVOT into this unforgettable experience.

The Friends Experience back story

The company behind this immersive and interactive exhibit is  Original X Productions. And boy do they really have a gem here. It started as a pop-up in New York City and has become a staple and now touring exhibit. Now there are locations in Seattle, San Francisco, Texas and of course here in Boston. It’s described as a pop-up museum but also features an extensive gift shop with souvenirs from the show that will make any true Friends fan very happy.

Everything you need to know about The Friends Experience

It opens today in Boston and runs through January. It is open Wednesdays through Sundays only and is located in the Back Bay at 343 Newbury Street Boston. They do NOT accept cash so be prepared to bring any credit or debit card. Limited stand by tickets are available at the door so we recommend you purchasing your tickets ahead of time HERE. This experience is immersive so it allows you to be among the set and props from the actual show. You can take your own pictures, however, there are certain iconic photo ops that are considered “premium” that will be taken professionally. You will get a card with a QR code that will allow you to download those photos and purchase them yourself for a separate fee. You will be able to step into Monica’s kitchen, the iconic hallway, of course Central Perk and you will also see exclusive memorabilia from the show. There will be things you learn about your favorite Friends that I guarantee you didn’t know.

I got a chance to check out The Friends Experience before it opened to the public. Now, I’m only a casual Friends fan buy my friend who is a DIE HARD, absolutely LOVED IT. I swear she had a tear in her eye when we were leaving. I highly recommend the Friends fan in your life check it out before it’s gone. It’ll be an experience they will never forget.

• The Friends Experience. Joey’s infamous commando wardrobe. In this episode, Joey was upset with Chandler so he put on everything Chandler owned.

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  The Friends Experience Open In Boston

• The Friends Experience. Melissa gets to wear the lobster claw oven mits. Everything in this kitchen is picture friendly. You can pick up mugs sitting at the table as well.

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• The Friends Experience. Melissa took some pictures with Phoebe’s keyboard. She even sang some Smelly Cat. Not as well as Phoebe of course.

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• The Friends Experience. Rachel and Monica’s kitchen. Many iconic scenes from Friends were filmed here.

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• The Friends Experience. The infamous Central Perk. This is the coffee shop where the Friends would hang out and where Phoebe would have her performances.

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• The Friends Experience. This is the foosball table in Joey and Chandler’s apartment. You can also see etch a sketches which is how Joey and Chandler would communicate with each other.

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• The Friends Experience. You can take pictures at Phoebe’s keyboard. there is a mic stand and guitar that you can also take pictures with.

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• The Friends Experience. This is the infamous Central Perk seating area. The place where the Friends would gather, drink coffee and gossip.

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  The Friends Experience Open In Boston

• The Friends Experience. How can you NOT know what this iconic peep hole is. You can also purchase one of these frame keychains in the gift shop.

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  The Friends Experience. How can you NOT know what this iconic peep hole is. You can also purchase one of these frame keychains in the gift shop.
• The Friends Experience. One of the more iconic photo shoots of the cast. This picture is along the wall of the museum. You can take as many photos as you want.

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  The Friends Experience. One of the more iconic photo shoots of the cast. This picture is along the wall of the museum. You can take as many photos as you want.

• The Friends Experience. Yes, you can sit on the infamous couch! It’s in front of the waterfall from the opening credits. You just can’t put your feet on it.

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  The Friends Experience. Yes, you can sit on the infamous couch! It's in front of the waterfall from the opening credits. You just can't put your feet on it.

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