Cité de l'Économie - Citéco: a fun, educational museum at the heart of the economy

Housed in a former Banque de France branch next to the Parc Monceau, the Cité de l'Économie has decided to leave the vestiges of its past visible, including a vault, the director's office and the controller's office in the superb Hôtel Gaillard, a neo-Gothic architectural ensemble built in 1882, inspired by the ornamentation of the Château de Blois.

In Europe's first museum dedicated to economic concepts, young and old alike can make sense of society's major debates through playful temporary exhibits and an accessible permanent tour, which easily illustrate sometimes difficult concepts. As soon as you enter, a short film introduces you to the major economic issues: production, consumption, exchange and money, which affect us all on a daily basis.

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All audiences are welcome, thanks to thematic areas that enable better understanding through play. Created only in 2019, Citéco is developing the same pedagogy as at the Cité des Sciences, to make the economy accessible to all and interactive, from its genesis to its impact on our society today, from financial markets to monetary policies, via the notions of scarcity and choice.

A true mediator for the public, the museum clarifies economic concepts by showing their impact on everyday life, and helps enrich the economic culture of Parisians with concrete tools. All year round, Citéco offers conferences and debates in its auditorium, educational workshops and cinema afternoons based on the season's theme.

The museum is open every day except Monday from 2pm to 6pm, but you can enjoy a freenocturne every first Thursday of the month. To visit the museum at your leisure, book your tickets in advance: the full price is 12 euros. To get to the museum, take metro line 3 to Malesherbes or line 2 to Monceau.

Museum news :

All Inclusive: Photographer Kourtney Roy Examines Tourism in a New Exhibition at Citéco
With her vintage aesthetic and striking photographs, artist Kourtney Roy shines a spotlight on the paradoxes of global tourism. Don't miss the exhibition All Inclusive, running from February 20 to September 20, 2026, at Citéco. [Read more]

Immerse yourself in engaging activities at the City of the Economy as we kick off 2026.
Sponsored - How can you teach kids about money without boring them? Through games, movies, creative workshops, and enchanting stories… No, this isn’t a new theme park, but rather the current lineup at Citéco – the City of Economy. It’s a clever way to learn and have fun at the same time, starting from age 5. [Read more]

Les Mystères de l'Argent: a fun family exhibition-game at the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco
From October 18, 2025 to March 8, 2026, the Cité de l'Economie - Citéco presents a fun, interactive exhibition on money, specially designed for families and children aged 6 to 12. [Read more]

Good plan: Citéco offers a free nocturne on the first Thursday of every month
An evening at the museum is even better when it's free! Every first Thursday of the month, Citéco opens its doors free of charge for a lively cultural evening. [Read more]

Inform Café, an unusual brunch coffee shop in front of a historic monument at Citéco, Paris 17th arrondissement
A brunch set against the backdrop of a historic monument, that's what Inform Café offers us at the Cité de l'Économie, Paris 17th. Initially attracted by the unusual location, we were seduced by the gourmet delights of this coffee shop, which combines delicious cakes and pastries with homemade drinks and lattes of all kinds. [Read more]

Please note that it's been over 4 years since our last visit, so the place and experience may have changed.