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 p.m. - Friday and Saturday

October 18 and 19

The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Rated G - 1966 - 1 hour, 30 minutes - Comedy, Family, Mystery
Luther Heggs aspires to be a reporter for his small town newspaper, the Rachel Courier Express. He gets his big break when the editor asks him to spend the night at the haunted Simmons mansion.
Starring: Don Knotts, Joan Staley, Liam Redmond 

Sponsored by
Johnson County Farm Bureau, Inc.

Other shows on sale now!

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

Edward Scissorhands

2 & 7:30 p.m.,
​Friday and Saturday
October 25 & 26

Showing in 35mm film
Doors and box office open one hour prior to showtime.
Showtimes
Friday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
Rafferty Construction, Inc.
FREE event - no ticket required

The Public

7 p.m.,
Tuesday
October 29

Doors open for a pre-show community discussion about homelessness in Johnson County. 
No tickets are required for this movie.
Free admission courtesy of
Johnson County Public Library through a grant from Festival Country Indiana to the Johnson County Public Library Foundation.

His Girl Friday

2 & 7:30 p.m.,
​Friday and Saturday
November 1 & 2

Scheduled to show in 35mm film
Doors and box office open one hour prior to showtime.
Showtimes
Friday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
Don Harrington, Re/Max

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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