The Historic Artcraft Theatre

The Marquee Project of
Franklin Heritage, Inc.
A 501c3 non-profit, historic preservation organization
57 N. Main St., Franklin, IN

Reel Women / Vintage Wine event!
All tickets $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of Mallow Run Winery wine - or - a small popcorn / soda combo

Bridesmaids

7:30 p.m., Friday, April 23
Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Rated R - 2 hours, 5 minutes - 2011 - Comedy
Starring: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne
Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef.
Doors will open one hour prior to showtime.

Sponsored by
Norton Premier Real Estate and Eclectic Jade

Coming Soon to The Historic Artcraft Theatre ....

Major League
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 24
​​(Doors open one hour prior to showtime)
A Brew and View event
All tickets are $10 ($5 for members) and include a glass of Shale Creek Brewery beer -or- a small popcorn/soda combo
Rated R- 1989 1 hour, 47 minutes - Sports, Comedy
Sponsored by: 
​Shuck's Financial Services
Newsies
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Friday, April 30 & Saturday, May 1
​​(Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime)
Rated PG - 1992 - 2 hours, 1 minute - Musical, Family, Drama
​Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Sponsored by: 
...And Sewing Is Half The Battle!
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
May 7 and 8
​​(Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime)
Rated PG - 1964 - 1 hour, 35 minutes - Comedy
Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Sponsored by: Jay and Paul Goad
Book one of the above movies for a private watch party
Available beginning April 1, 2021

While we are postponing our classic film series to large, public gatherings through February, we will be offering small private watch parties until we open again.
​For pricing, and scheduling, please contact our events coordinator at the button  below.

View the 2020 Annual Report
It's no secret 2020 was tough. Being closed, reopening, and closing again was a lot to tackle. It wasn't a pretty picture, but we're still willing to share that story in our annual report. See all the details and numbers of how 2020 ended up for Franklin Heritage Inc., The Historic Artcraft Theatre, and Madison Street Salvage in our 2020 annual report.

You can help keep the light's on!

Full concession sales will be offered Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus - merchandise will be available!
A general fund donation is THE BEST way to help us out while we navigate our current film schedule postponement.
Memberships are still available - and will be extended to match our temporary halt of our classic film series!
Gift card purchases are great options to plan your next visit!
Buy now, use when we reopen!
Madison Street Salvage - owned and operated by Franklin Heritage, Inc., has an online shop - Buy now, pickup later!
Contribute to the auditorium seat renovation project!

Plan your next visit

A trip to the Artcraft Theatre is more than a movie. It's an event. Below, you can see our full schedule, some FAQs, and a little history below.

Movie and Event Schedule

See what movies and events are on the schedule.

F.A.Q page

Need directions? Not sure what to expect? Wondering where to eat before / after the show?
​Click here for answers to our frequently asked questions.

About the Artcraft Theatre

A lot has happened since our theater was built in 1922. 
​Click here to see historic photos of the building and the restoration process.​

Franklin Heritage, Inc properties and businesses

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

625 seat, single-screen movie theatre in the heart of downtown Franklin. 
35mm preferred format since 1922!

Franklin Heritage, Inc.

Our parent organization focusing on preservation and historic restoration of Franklin's historic structures.

Madison Street Salvage

Architectural salvage, antiques,
​vintage furniture and more!
Open Thursday through Saturday 
​10 a.m. - 5 p.m.