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 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). You’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 Documentation Planning
Wednesday 18 February 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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From Ambition to Action: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Exhibitions & Loans
Thursday 19 February 2026
Learn to use the Rethinking Touring Exhibitions Toolkit to cut environmental impact with practical strategies & real-life case studies.
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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.
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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.
Midlands Trustee Network: Onboarding New Board Members
Monday 2 March 2026
Make the most of all the hard work you put into finding new museum Trustees by giving them a great induction.
Collections Trust: A Brief Introduction to Location Audits
Wednesday 4 March 2026
This session is part of an event series run by Collections Trust and Museum Development England.
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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...
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Data collection for audience research - Museum Development x DCN
Thursday 5 March 2026
Learn audience research basics for museums - survey design, data quality and collection strategies to inform marketing and strategy.
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