The Historic Artcraft Theatre

The Marquee Project of
Franklin Heritage, Inc.
A 501c3 non-profit, historic preservation organization
57 N. Main St., Franklin, IN

Our Next Event

Who ya gonna call?

September 27, 28, and 29

Ghostbusters

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver
Six showtimes including a FREE Senior series and a sensory awareness showtime!
Rated PG - 1984 - 1 hour, 45 minutes - comedy, sci-fi, fantasy
Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service.

Sponsored by B2s Life Sciences

1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 27
Swartz Family Mortuary - FREE - Senior series showing
Tickets free to anyone 55 and over. Available at Franklin Swartz Mortuary offices
7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 27
Sensory awareness showing
Lights up, sound down. No preshow activities. Traditional ticket prices.
2 & 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 28, and Saturday, September 29
Traditional showings
Matinee featuring anthem, cartoon, and movie only. Evening show with preshow, prizes, anthem, cartoon, and movie.

Upcoming shows on sale now

Tickets to these - and other shows - are available for purchase now. 
FREE movie courtesy of
Johnson County Public Library
"At Home in Johnson County"
​film series

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Tuesday
October 2

Scheduled to show in 35mm film!
No ticket required
​for this FREE showing.
Showtimes:
Doors Open:  6 p.m.
Activities: 6:30 p.m.
Prizes / Film: 7 p.m.

Psycho

Friday and Saturday
October 5 & 6

Scheduled to show in 35mm film!
Showtimes:
Friday:  2 & 7:30 p.m.
Saturday:  2 & 7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by
Linda and Martin Bielawski
FREE movie courtesy of
Johnson County Public Library
"At Home in Johnson County"
​film series

Alamar

Tuesday
October 9

No ticket required
​for this FREE showing.
Showtimes:
Doors Open:  6 p.m.
Activities: 6:30 p.m.
Prizes / Film: 7 p.m.

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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