The Historic Artcraft Theatre | Franklin, Indiana
  • Movies / Events
    • Movie and Events Schedule
    • Bingo Nights
    • Swartz Family Mortuary - Senior Movie Series
    • Historic Franklin Home Tour
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
    • Apply Now!
    • Current Volunteers
  • About
    • Open Jobs
    • The Moving Pictures Podcast
    • F.A.Q / GETTING HERE
    • Share Your Story
    • Renovation
    • Private events and field trips
    • Franklin Heritage, Inc.
    • Madison Street Salvage
    • IN THE NEWS
  • Make a Donation
    • Post and Lintel Society
  • 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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Experience some of Franklin's most historic and architecturally significant homes and buildings!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
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Coming soon to The Artcraft Theatre

VIEW OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE
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Midweek Music Series
Coal Miner's Daughter

7:30 p.m., Wednesday
September 9
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
Scheduled to show on 35mm film

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1980 - 2 hours, 4 minutes
Rated PG
Biography, Documentary, Music

Starring: Sissy Spacek, Tommy Lee Jones, Levon Helm

Midweek Music series is sponsored by:  Artisan Wealth Strategies 
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Knit at Night
And Then There Were None

7 p.m., Thursday
September 10
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
'Knit at Night' presentations have extra lighting, to allow for crafting. We encourage patrons to bring crafts (not just knitting) to work on while they watch.
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1945 - 1 hour, 37 minutes
Rating Approved
Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Starring: Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward

Knit at Night series is sponsored by:  The Knitting Otter
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Dancing with the Johnson County Stars
7 p.m., Friday & Saturday
September 11 and 12
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
A fundraiser for local non-profits, pairing professional dancers with the finest non-profit workers and supporters from throughout Johnson County
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Participating agencies: Clarity, UpLift, ASSIST, Dance Every Journey, Bridges Alliance, Girls Inc., Creative Grounds Fine Arts Academy, and the Humane Society of Johnson County

Marquee sponsor:  The Daily Journal

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!
Yes- we DO have a bar serving beer, wine, and limited cocktails. It is open for evening shows and events!

Outside food, drink, or containers are not allowed. Thank you.

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
    • Bingo Nights
    • Swartz Family Mortuary - Senior Movie Series
    • Historic Franklin Home Tour
  • Membership
  • Volunteer
    • Apply Now!
    • Current Volunteers
  • About
    • Open Jobs
    • The Moving Pictures Podcast
    • F.A.Q / GETTING HERE
    • Share Your Story
    • Renovation
    • Private events and field trips
    • Franklin Heritage, Inc.
    • Madison Street Salvage
    • IN THE NEWS
  • Make a Donation
    • Post and Lintel Society
  • Contact
  • BUY TICKETS
  • GIFT CARDS