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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.ย 

Our MDM events are free and can be identified by our logo on the event image. Alternatively use the โ€˜Filter by content typeโ€™ below and select โ€˜MDMโ€™.

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). Youโ€™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
Wednesday 28 January 2026

This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.

Wednesday 28 January 2026
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Get Accreditation Ready
Wednesday 28 January 2026

A practical workshop for museums preparing a first application, those already Accredited and preparing a return, or as a refresher.

Wednesday 28 January 2026
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Coffee and Connect - Family Friendly Awards
Thursday 29 January 2026

Coffee and Connect are informal sessions offering sector insights and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the Midlands area.

Thursday 29 January 2026
Open to All
Wednesday 4 February 2026

This event will support participants to consider how they can improve accessibility and develop more inclusive practices in their organisation.

Wednesday 4 February 2026
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Midlands Trustee Network: Onboarding New Board Members
Tuesday 17 February 2026

Find out how to onboard new board members and create a robust induction process

Tuesday 17 February 2026
Unlocking Data: Analysis and Presentation
Tuesday 24 February 2026

This programme will support participants to identify opportunities to utilise data more effectively to support organisational priorities.

Tuesday 24 February 2026
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Being an Accreditation Mentor
Tuesday 24 February 2026

A dedicated session for existing Accreditation Mentors, with latest updates, guidance, and discussions with our community of Mentors.

Tuesday 24 February 2026
The Material Lives of Objects: A Symposium on Collections Care
Thursday 5 March 2026

This one-day training workshop provides museum and archive professionals with essential knowledge and practical skills for the care and conservation of a...

Thursday 5 March 2026
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