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MDM Networks

MDM runs four networks for museums and individuals in the Midlands

  • Accreditation Mentors Network

  • Emergency Risk Network

  • Museum Learning Network

  • Trustees Network

If you would like to be part of one or more of these networks, simply sign up to our newsletter and select the network(s) as an interest. If you’re already signed up to the newsletter simply click on ‘update your preferences’ from any email you receive from us to choose the network(s). 

Please note you must be connected with a museum based in the Midlands to participate in these networks.

Accreditation Mentors Network

The Accreditation Mentors Network supports Accreditation Mentors working with museums based in the Midlands. The network provides training and peer to peer networking. If you’d like to know more please email accreditation@mdmidlands.org.uk

Emergency Risk Network

Details to be announced later this year.

Museum Learning Network

Museum Development Midlands (MDM) is launching a Midlands-wide Learning Network aimed at everyone delivering formal and informal learning opportunities in or for museums, including; schools programmes, work experience, Takeover Days, lifelong learning activities or programming for families, children and young people.

The MDM Learning Network will seek to connect museum educators across the Midlands, creating a forum to share good practice, common challenges, and facilitate skills development through training opportunities.

Check the Upcoming Events for the workshops.

Trustees Network

Consultant Lucy Marder is running MDM’s Midlands Trustee Network. Lucy has extensive museum sector experience and a track record of facilitating peer to peer leadership networks. 

For 2024-25 there will be four network events from September through to the spring. An online community will provide a channel for peer exchange, event information, resources and links to relevant funders. 

Lucy’s goal is to deliver a relevant and engaging programme that meets Trustees needs and complements other relevant support offers.

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