A fan recounts The Friends Experience: The One in Singapore: Chill at Chandler and Joey’s apartment, snap photos on the iconic couch, and more

The Friends Experience: The One in Singapore got us all nostalgic as we relived our favourite moments of the show. Ready to see if you can pivot that couch like Ross?

The Friends Experience: The One in Singapore has arrived in our city! I had a blast stepping straight into the world of the beloved sitcom, from getting the behind-the-scenes scoop to checking out replica costumes and props. You can even recreate iconic moments that’ll make you feel like you’ve just pulled up a seat at Central Perk. Read on as I share my favourite sets, merch, and photo ops… could this be any more nostalgic? Want more? Stay updated with our list of things to do this weekend.

The Friends Experience: The One in Singapore: Details at a glance

Best for: Friends fanatics and those who want to recreate iconic scenes from the TV show
Date: 7 March – 3 May 2026
Opening hours: Tuesdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 10am to 9.30pm; Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays, 2pm to 8.45pm
Recommended time spent: About 1 hour (but we recommend taking your time!)
Expect to spend: From $26 (adults); $20 for students and senior citizens; $13 for children (ages 4-12); $39 (VIP tickets, includes entry, a tote bag and skip the queue)
Address: The Friends Experience: The One in Singapore, Fever Exhibition Hall, 25 Scotts Road, Singapore 228220

First impressions: We stepped through the purple apartment door and into the world of Friends

After scanning your tickets, it’s just a short wait before you’re welcomed into the exhibition with a trailer that sparks all those nostalgic Friends feels (unless, like me, you watch replays in the background). I then opened the door into Monica’s apartment, and went straight into the opening sequence with the orange couch and fountain. It’s also the first photo op! Don’t forget to hold on to your photo ticket, you’ll be able to browse and buy your favourites later.

Next, take a moment to read a note from the show’s creators and costume and set design artists, get a glimpse of signed copies of fan-favourite episodes, and costume replicas, before we meet our first friend, Rachel Green! Revisit Ross and Rachel’s tumultuous relationship (including her 18-page letter, front and back!), and ‘the Rachel’ hairstyles that evolved over the seasons.

Pivoting to our favourite part: The boys’ apartment

Time to roll up your sleeves for Ross Geller’s iconic pivot moment! Watch (and reenact) as his couch gets hilariously stuck in the stairwell, with Rachel and Chandler helping. Don’t forget to scream “Pivot!” and “Shut up!” for full effect. There are also comic strips of his childhood creation, Science Boy. It’s a fun, niche callback, though I wish there were more of his classic quirks, like dinosaurs and his many marriages.

I like how the set naturally blends Joey Tribbiani and Chandler Bing’s funniest moments, too. Cue Joey’s petty revenge scene, where he wears all of Chandler’s clothes. Then comes the dorky bachelor pad, our fan favourite! Spacious enough even on possible busy days, it’s got everything I love about their apartment – the foosball table, recliners, the Magna Doodle, the Laurel and Hardy poster, and of course, the chick, duck, and Hugsy the penguin plushie (grab them at the merch shop!). I had way too much fun lounging, foosballing, and pretending I lived there.

A slight dip before Monica’s apartment

I was a little disappointed with my favourite character, Phoebe Buffay’s section, as it was just a narrow alley with her guitar outside Central Perk. I would have loved to see glimpses of her quirky apartment with Gladys the mannequin and all her oddball charm. Still, we couldn’t resist strumming along to Smelly Cat.

But no worries, Monica’s apartment quickly makes up for it. You can actually open the door to her apartment (don’t forget to do the peeping heads pose with your friends), and chill at her dining table. No Thanksgiving dinner included, of course. Here’s where I applaud the set design and props’ attention to detail. Avid fans, keep an eye out for the cute cookie jar.

The exhibition ends with a bang at Central Perk. Again, it’s a spacious space with lotsa immersive props. I wore an apron, and pretended to be a terrible waitress like Rachel, took photos with gigantic coffee mugs on the iconic couch, and reenacted Janice’s ‘Oh My God’ at the entrance.

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End your experience at the Merch and coffee shop (with real coffee)

No experience is complete without merch! The Friends Experience offers magnets ($15), pins ($15), notebooks ($15), T-shirts ($35), coffee mugs ($3), and photo frames ($30). Our must-haves are Marcel the monkey and Hugsy plushies ($45 each). Plus, there’s a tiny coffee cart at the end to sip and reminisce.

Whether you’re foosballing in the boys’ pad, belting Smelly Cat, or posing on that iconic orange couch, this experience is a full-on nostalgia trip for die-hard fans and casual watchers alike. Could we be having more fun? Probably not.

Tips before going

Squad up: Bring five to six friends. It’s way more fun reliving all the iconic moments with your own gang, and perfect for maximising those photo ops.

Expect crowds: Some spots are cosy (read: narrow), so be patient and brace for queues on peak days.

Mind the lighting: A few corners are on the darker side, so angle yourself carefully to avoid shadowy photos.

Take your time… but keep it moving: Enjoy each set, strike your pose, then move along so everyone behind can have their turn.

Fuel up beforehand: No food or drinks are allowed inside, so grab a light snack before you enter. You’ll need the energy for all the laughs, poses, and nostalgic reenactments.

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