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 to attend for those working in or with museums in the Midlands 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.
Roots and Branches: Action in Practice - Confidence in Climate Communication
Tuesday 22 September 2026
This session will focus on tools, insights and pathways to gaining confidence in climate communication.
Coffee and Connect - Collections Q&A - Collections Access
Tuesday 22 September 2026
Coffee and Connect are informal sessions offering sector insights and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the Midlands area.
Introduction to Accreditation
Wednesday 30 September 2026
This practical workshop is an introduction to the Museum Accreditation Standard. It is aimed at museums who are not already Accredited and may be considering...
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How to write a marketing plan
Thursday 1 October 2026
Marketing training for museums: plan effectively, prioritise budgets, target audiences & deliver inclusive campaigns with measurable impact.
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Thinking Like Ancestors – An Environmental Storytelling
Wednesday 7 October 2026
In this engaging collections-based storytelling workshop, we will explore key principles of storytelling in museum work and unearth original stories worthy...
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Collections Trust: A brief introduction to Spectrum object entry procedure
Tuesday 13 October 2026
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum Object entry procedure.
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Creating Museum Trails and Resources
Wednesday 14 October 2026
In person event exploring how museums can design effective, educational, site specific trails and resources for their museum.
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Collections Trust: A brief introduction to the Spectrum standard
Thursday 22 October 2026
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum collections management standard.
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