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

Coming Soon to The Historic Artcraft Theatre ....

Follow-up documentary on Indiana's own glam band NOVA REX
Ain't Easy STAYING Cheesy
8 p.m. 
Friday, September 30
(Doors open 60 minutes prior to showtime)​
Not Rated
2022 - 1 hour, 18 minutes
Documentary, Music

Sponsored by: 
Greek's Pizzeria and Tapp Room
Cinema Paradiso
2 & 7:30 p.m. 
Saturday
October 1
​​​(Doors open 60 minutes prior to showtime)​
Rated PG
1988 - 2 hours, 4 minutes
Drama, Romance

Sponsored by: 
In Memory of Cliff Funk
Silence of the Lambs
2 & 7:30 p.m. 
Friday and Saturday
October 7 and 8
​​Scheduled to show on 35mm film
​​​(Doors open 60 minutes prior to showtime)​
Rated R
1991 - 1 hour, 58 minutes
Crime, Thriller

Sponsored by: 
The Criminal Defense Team
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!

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.​
Memberships are available now! Existing memberships will be extended to match the previous halt of our classic film series!
Gift card purchases are great options to plan your next visit!
Buy for a friend, or keep one for yourself!
Madison Street Salvage - owned and operated by Franklin Heritage, Inc., has an online shop - Buy now, pickup later!
Contribute to the auditorium seat renovation project!

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 seven days a week - Monday through Saturday 
​10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m.