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
    • 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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Coming soon to The Artcraft Theatre

VIEW OUR CURRENT SCHEDULE
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Werewolf? There wolf! A weekend of werewolves!
Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit
2 p.m., Friday and Saturday
October 16 and 17
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
Scheduled to show on 35mm film
BUY TICKETS
2005 - 1 hour, 25 minutes - Comedy, Family, Adventure
Rated G

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Starring: Peter Sallis, Helena Bonham Carter, Ralph Fiennes

Sponsored by:  Martin and Linda Bielawski​​
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Werewolf? There wolf! A weekend of werewolves!
An American Werewolf in London
7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday
October 16 and 17
(Doors ~ 60 minutes prior to showtime)
Scheduled to show on 35mm film
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1981 - 1 hour, 37 minutes - Horror, Comedy
Rated R

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Starring: David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, Joe Belcher

Sponsored by:  Martin and Linda Bielawski​​
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Bingo Night
7 p.m., Tuesday
October 20
(Doors open at 5:30)
MORE INFO
Enjoy a fun night of BINGO at the Artcraft. Admission is $20 and includes a six-face card. Ten games plus at least one bonus game.
>> $1,000 in cash and prizes!
Additional cards will be $5.
18-and-over only.
Concessions stand and bar will be open!


Limited table seating will be available.
Tickets will be available at the Artcraft office or at the doors on the day of the event.
​Gaming license 15532
Reference number 161652


Sponsored by:  
Humana

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
    • 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