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.
Sustainability in Museums: What does it mean and what can you do?
Tuesday 28 January 2025
An introductory workshop for museums in the early stages of engaging with climate action and sustainability delivered over two mornings.
Sustainability in Museums: What does it mean and what can you do? (part two)
Wednesday 29 January 2025
An introductory workshop for museums in the early stages of engaging with climate action and sustainability delivered over two mornings.
Explore the use of Creative Practitioners in Place Based Work
Thursday 30 January 2025
FULLY BOOKED
This session will explore the opportunities and benefits of using creative practitioners to connect with communities.
Diversifying your Museum Trustee Board
Tuesday 4 February 2025
This twilight session aims to introduce and discuss the opportunities, challenges and benefits to museums of ensuring trustee boards include people with a...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Strong & Sustainable: Developing Successful Heritage Regeneration Projects
Friday 7 February 2025
Free introductory workshop on regenerating a historic building for community benefit, and applying to the National Lottery Heritage Fund
Friday 7 February 2025
Labelling and Marking Museum Objects
Monday 10 February 2025
This session will look at why numbering is important and how it ties in with Spectrum procedures, as well as offering a practical session covering what you...
Monday 10 February 2025
Inclusive Recruitment
Tuesday 11 February 2025
This practical session delivered by Roots HR CIC will help delegates to better understand and implement fair and inclusive recruitment processes.
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Creating an Audience Development Plan
Wednesday 12 February 2025
The first in a series of three Audience Development workshops. This session will explore how to create an audience development plan.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
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