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.
Collections Trust: A brief introduction to object exit
Tuesday 14 July 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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Roots and Branches: Carbon Literacy for Museums
Tuesday 14 July 2026
A Carbon Literacy Course will give you an understanding of what climate change is, the scale of its effects, and how museums fit into the global, national...
Unlocking Data: Data collection guidance and best practice
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Data is an important tool that can support our organisations to grow and thrive. Data supports evidence based decision making, strategic planning and is an...
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Coffee and Connect - Unearth the Palaeoverse with The Herbert Museum
Tuesday 28 July 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 loans in and loans out
Thursday 30 July 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 documentation planning
Wednesday 5 August 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 location audits
Wednesday 26 August 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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Burnout in Museums: Designing Organisations that Reduce Burnout
Thursday 10 September 2026
This session aims to support leaders to better understand burnout and explore practical organisational approaches to preventing it.
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