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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The Harvey Girls
2 & 7:30 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday
January 27 & 28

(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)​
BUY TICKETS
Not Rated
1946 - 1 hour, 42 minutes
Musical, Comedy, Western

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Sponsored by: 
Larry and Nancy VanArendonk

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2023 Sponsorship Party
6 p.m. 
Saturday, February 4
(a 21-and-over event)
TICKETS AND INFO
Food, drinks, and good times are guaranteed as we raise money to support the 2023-24 film and event series at The Artcraft.

This is the event to attend if you want your name on the marquee or attached to a movie or event!
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Funny Face
2 & 7:30 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday
February 10 and 11

(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)​
BUY TICKETS
Not Rated
1957 - 1 hour, 43 minutes
Comedy, Musical, Romance

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Sponsored by: 
Vaught Family Eye Care
Senior Series - open and free to those 55 and over
Doors open / tickets distributed: 12:30 p.m.
Preshow: 1:30
Movie by 2

Thursday, February 9

Free showing of "Funny Face" open to those 55-and-over only.
Tickets courtesy of Swartz Family Community Mortuary.
Small popcorn/beverage provided courtesy of Astral at Franklin.

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