The Historic Artcraft Theatre | Franklin, Indiana
  • Movies / Events
    • Movie and Events Schedule
    • Sponsorship Party 2023
    • Swartz Family Mortuary - Senior Movie Series
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
    • Apply Now!
    • The A-Teens
    • Current Volunteers
  • About
    • Share Your Story
    • Megan Elaine - Megan's View of The Room
    • F.A.Q / GETTING HERE
    • Meet the staff
    • Renovation
    • Zoom Backgrounds
    • Photos - Sponsor Party 2022
    • Private events and field trips
    • Franklin Heritage, Inc.
    • Madison Street Salvage
    • IN THE NEWS
  • Make a Donation
    • Give100
  • Contact
  • BUY TICKETS
  • GIFT CARDS

The Historic Artcraft Theatre

The Marquee Project of
Franklin Heritage, Inc.
A 501c3 non-profit, historic preservation organization
57 N. Main St., Franklin, Indiana
In-person theater  office hours: 12:30-5 p.m., Wednesday - Friday
Mailing address: 48 E. Madison St., Franklin, IN, 46131

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Coming Soon to The Historic Artcraft Theatre ....

VIEW OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE
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2001: A Space Odyssey
2 & 7:30 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
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Scheduled to show on 35mm film
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Rated G
1968 - 2 hours, 29 minutes
Adventure, Sci-Fi

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Sponsored by: 
Jay and Beth Goad

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The Glenn Miller Story
2 & 7:30 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday, April 7 and 8
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)​
Scheduled to show on 35mm film
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Rating: Approved
1954 - 1 hour, 55 minutes
Biography, Drama, Music

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Sponsored by: 
Dolores and Robert McFadyen

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra
3 & 7 p.m. 
Thursday, April 13
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
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Returning for another anticipated sell-out performance!
The most sought-after big band in the world returns to perform live at The Historic Artcraft Theatre for two shows full of swing music and big band sounds. The 18-piece band will play numerous selections from the storied repertoire of Glenn Miller.
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Sponsored by: 
Janette Koon, Craig Clements, CFP, Waddell and Reed

Generations Custom Auto and Collision - “Generations of Graham” since 1929
Ed and Vanessa Diekhoff
Swartz Family Community Mortuary
First Financial Bank
Franklin Symphonic Council
Harold and Cathy Sisson

All 7:30 p.m.  Friday and Saturday shows begin with an approximate 15 minute preshow with giveaways!
ALL regular series shows include a classic cartoon and a national anthem reel!
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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.
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Movie and Event Schedule

See what movies and events are on the schedule.
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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.
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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.​
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Memberships are available now! A great way to support the theater and get a little something for yourself!
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Gift card purchases are great options to plan your next visit!
Buy for a friend, or keep one for yourself!
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Madison Street Salvage - owned and operated by Franklin Heritage, Inc., has an online shop - Buy now, pickup later!

Franklin Heritage, Inc properties and businesses

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The Historic Artcraft Theatre

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

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

Architectural salvage, antiques,
​vintage furniture and more!

Open seven days a week - Monday through Saturday 
​10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
CONTACT US
57 N Main St, Franklin, IN 46131 • (317) 736-6823

Franklin Heritage, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) historic preservation group that owns and operates The Historic Artcraft Theatre.

  • Movies / Events
    • Movie and Events Schedule
    • Sponsorship Party 2023
    • Swartz Family Mortuary - Senior Movie Series
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
    • Apply Now!
    • The A-Teens
    • Current Volunteers
  • About
    • Share Your Story
    • Megan Elaine - Megan's View of The Room
    • F.A.Q / GETTING HERE
    • Meet the staff
    • Renovation
    • Zoom Backgrounds
    • Photos - Sponsor Party 2022
    • Private events and field trips
    • Franklin Heritage, Inc.
    • Madison Street Salvage
    • IN THE NEWS
  • Make a Donation
    • Give100
  • Contact
  • BUY TICKETS
  • GIFT CARDS