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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.

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

Museum cases showing items made in Northampton.
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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...

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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.

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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.

Paper tags with the words 'transfer agreed', 'keep', and 'for disposal' written on them.

(Copyright Jenny Durrant).
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Starting Collections Review and Disposal
Wednesday 12 February 2025

Have you heard about disposal but feel overwhelmed by the task? Not sure where to begin, or what questions to ask? Join this session for practical insight...

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Coffee and Connect - Working in Partnership with Creative Writers
Thursday 13 February 2025

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

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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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