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Upcoming Events

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.

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 your are not from a priority museum on the understanding we may ask you to release your place if the event becomes oversubscribed.

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Webinar: Distance Learning Programmes in Museum Studies
Tuesday 18 February 2025

Online webinar for people who would like to find out about part time, distance learning courses in museum studies at the University of Leicester.

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Accreditation Mentor Catch-Up
Wednesday 19 February 2025

Join MDM and fellow Accreditation Mentors for informal catch-ups throughout 2024/25.

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Engaging Families with Under 5s
Wednesday 26 February 2025

The session delivered by Jo Graham and Kids in Museums will help delegates to deepen their understanding of families with under 5s

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Understanding users and non-users
Thursday 27 February 2025

The second in a series of three Audience Development workshops. This session will explore how to understand users and non-users.

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Troubled by tech? Top tips for confident online Museum Board working
Monday 3 March 2025

Join us for the fourth event of the Midlands Trustee Network

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Get Accreditation Ready
Wednesday 12 March 2025

Get to grips with the 2018 Accreditation Standard, whether you’re applying for the very first time or preparing a return.

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Engaging online audiences on social media
Thursday 13 March 2025

The last in a series of three Audience Development workshops. This session will explore why and how to engage online audiences.

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Integrated Pest Management
Wednesday 19 March 2025

This practical workshop will help you identify a wide range of museum insect pest species. It will look at ways of controlling pests if they have discovered...

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