Visit the District
Plan a visit to our Cultural District! Listed below are logistical details of parking, public transportation and suggested driving routes. To further plan your trip agenda, visit our community links, "Things to Do", "Dining and Drinks" or visit our Franklin Culture Instagram to explore further! #AroundTownFranklin #ArtsHappenhere
Cultural District Map - Click here
Need Directions? Click here for Google map access. Or scroll down for driving directions.
Cultural District Parking
The Town of Franklin offers a variety of municipal parking lots and free on-street parking in and around the Cultural District.You may access the Town's Downtown Parking Portal here. However, many of our various cultural partners offer designated parking for patrons.Please refer to the Partner list for addresses.
Public Transportation
There are two MBTA Commuter Rail stops in Franklin, one on the outskirts of Franklin (Forge Park stop) and one in the center of the Cultural District (Franklin/Dean College). Please refer to the MBTA website for schedules and ticketing information for the Franklin Commuter Rail Line.
Driving Directions:
From the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) Take Exit 11A to I-495 South. Continue south to Exit 17 and turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, you will see the Dean College Campus Center parking lot on the left. You are now in the center of the Franklin Cultural District!
From Connecticut: Take I-84 East or I-395 North to the Massachusetts Turnpike (-90) East. Proceed to Exit 11A to I-495 South. Continue south to Exit 17 and turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, you will see the Dean College Campus Center parking lot on the left. You are now in the center of the Franklin Cultural District!
From New Hampshire and Maine: Take I-93 South or I-95 South to I-495 South. Continue south to Exit 17 and turn left at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, you will see the Dean College Campus Center parking lot on the left. You are now in the center of the Franklin Cultural District!
From Rhode Island: Take Route I-95 North to I-495 North. Continue north to Exit 17 and turn right at the end of the ramp onto Route 140 South. Continue on Route 140 South for 1.5 miles through four traffic lights. After passing the fourth light, you will see the Dean College Campus Center parking lot on the left. You are now in the center of the Franklin Cultural District!