MDM provides a wide range of training and events for museums in the Midlands. Browse our upcoming events below, as well as those from other sector organisations.
Our MDM events are free and can be identified by our logo on the event image. Alternatively use the ‘Filter by content type’ below and select ‘MDM’.
Before registering for a MDM training session please read our Booking terms and conditions and Code of Conduct.
We will prioritise bookings from staff and volunteers at Accredited Museums and museums officially Working Towards Accreditation which are not National museums or National Portfolio Organisations (NPO). You’re welcome to book a place if you are not from a priority museum on the understanding we may ask you to release your place if the event becomes oversubscribed.
Collections Trust: A brief Introduction to Location Audits
Wednesday 17 December 2025
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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Rethinking Cataloguing
Tuesday 13 January 2026
This Rethinking Cataloguing session will be delivered as part of Museum Development Midlands Hidden Narrative programme.
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Collections Trust: A brief introduction to the Spectrum standard
Wednesday 14 January 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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Collections Trust: A brief introduction to Object Exit
Wednesday 28 January 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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Coffee and Connect - Family Friendly Awards
Thursday 29 January 2026
Coffee and Connect are informal sessions offering sector insights and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the Midlands area.
The Material Lives of Objects: A Symposium on Collections Care
Thursday 5 March 2026
This one-day training workshop provides museum and archive professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills for the care and conservation of a...
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