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!

Theatre Schedule

Schedule of movies and events coming to The Artcraft Theatre

Save-A-Seat

Contribute to the auditorium seat renovation project!

Our next movie

​2 and 7:30 Friday and Saturday

January 17 and 18

The Great Muppet Caper

1987 - Rated PG - 1 hour, 36 minutes - Comedy, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy.
Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Showing in 35mm film

Sponsored by St. Rose of Lima Catholic School

Other shows on sale now!

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

Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

2 and 7:30 p.m. ​
​Friday and Saturday
January 24 & 25

Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Doors and box office open one hour prior to showtime.
Showtime
Friday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
Abplanalp and Woods of Raymond James

Sponsorship Party

6 ​p.m., Saturday
February 1

Celebrate the outdoors while we're indoors at The Artcraft Theatre
Annual fundraiser and 2020-21 film series reveal.
Schedule of events
Doors Open: 6 p.m.
Introduction and series video reveal: 7:30 p.m.
Bidding begins: 8 p.m.
​Bidding ends: 9:30 p.m.

Inseperable Film Tour

FREE EVENT
See five original films about Indiana created by five award-winning Indiana filmmakers!

6:30 ​p.m., ​Thursday
February 6

Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
Showtime
Thursday 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
Indiana Humanities

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.