Carnival at the City of Economy: Free entry for children in costume this Saturday

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 19, 2026 at 04:55 p.m.
The City of Economy celebrates Carnival with its young visitors! On Saturday, February 21, 2026, kids are invited to come in costume and enjoy free admission.

Dust off your best superhero, Frozen, or bee costumes and take advantage of this great deal to kick off the winter holidays. This Saturday, February 21st, children who arrive dressed up will get free entry to the Cité de l'Economie in Paris — a perfect way to celebrate Carnival in style!

The Parisian museum is celebrating the carnival in its own way by inviting young visitors to wander through the institution and explore the exhibits dressed in their best costumes. On February 21, 2026 only, free admission will be offered to dressed-up children. It's the perfect opportunity to rediscover the museum’s permanent collections and, most notably, the temporary exhibition The Mysteries of Money, specially designed to engage a young audience.

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This special offer is available for children up to 12 years old during the first day of February break. Please note that the free ticket does not include special workshops and tours that might be scheduled on the same day, which require separate reservations and an additional fee.

Advance reservation is required for this Carnival day, even for visitors who qualify for free entry. Please note: adults are encouraged to get into the festive spirit by dressing up too, though they will still need to purchase a ticket. Enjoy this fun and educational day at the City of Economy in Paris.

Practical information

Dates and Opening Time
On February 21, 2026

× Approximate opening times: to confirm opening times, please contact the establishment.

    Location

    1 Place du Général Catroux
    75017 Paris 17

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    Accessibility info

    Prices
    Free

    Official website
    www.citeco.fr

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