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.
Early Stage Dementia Training
Thursday 19 March 2026
A practical, interactive online training session designed for museums and heritage organisations, facilitators and volunteers who want to confidently welcome...
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Carbon Literacy Course
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Museum Development England has developed an online Museums’ Carbon Literacy Toolkit that will be free to access by all museums and rolled out by Museum...
Collections Trust: A brief introduction to the Spectrum standard
Wednesday 22 April 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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Coffee and Connect - Collections Q&A – Collections Management
Thursday 30 April 2026
Coffee and Connect are informal sessions offering sector insights and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the Midlands area.
Collections Trust: A Brief Introduction to Object Entry
Wednesday 6 May 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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A brief introduction to Acquisition and Accessioning
Thursday 21 May 2026
This event is part of the National programme delivered in partnership between the Collections Trust and Museum Development England
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Coffee and Connect - Building Flood Resilience into Museum Operations
Thursday 28 May 2026
Coffee and Connect are informal sessions offering sector insights and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the Midlands area.
Museums in a Nutshell
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Join Museum Development Midlands for a crash course in Museums in a Nutshell. Ideal for trustees and anyone new to the sector.
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