The Historic Artcraft Theatre

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

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Buy tickets for movies and events
​on sale now!

Coming Soon

Schedule of movies and events coming to The Artcraft Theatre

Sponsorship Party

Register now to attend the 2019 Sponsorship Party and fundraiser

Our next movie

2 and 7:30 p.m. - Friday and Saturday

January 25 and 26

Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13 - 2 hours, 58 minutes - 2001 - Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Film sponsored by Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers - Franklin

Other shows on sale now!

Tickets to these - and other shows - are available for purchase now. 

2019
Sponsorship Party and Fundraiser

Film series unveiling
Food, Fun, and Films!

Saturday
February 2

Showtimes:
Doors open: 6 p.m.
Opening remarks and series reveal: 7:30 p.m.
Digital Bidding begins: 8 p.m.
​Bidding ends: 9:30 p.m.
Science on Screen
- featuring Franklin College professor Gabriel Fadalle's presentation on
​Stage Fright / Performance Anxiety

Pitch Perfect

7:30 p.m., Thursday
February 7

Showtimes:
Presentation: 7:30 p.m.
Film by 8 p.m.

Doors open one hour prior to showtime
Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
Additional funding is provided by Duke Energy.

Casablanca

Friday & Saturday
February 8 and 9

Scheduled to show in 35mm film!
Showtimes:
Friday:  2 & 7:30 p.m.
​Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Doors open ​one hour prior to showtime
Sponsored by
Johnson County Beef Cattle Association

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.

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