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Funded by Arts Council England, Museum Development North enables strong, agile museums to contribute to the distinctive life, culture and identity of the North of England. Museum Development North is a partnership between York Museums Trust, the Manchester Museums Partnership, Cumbria Museum Consortium and North East Museums (formerly Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums) and builds on strong foundations of delivering regional museum development since 2012. Our team of experts provide advice, give support and create opportunities for museums to connect, collaborate and grow.

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Seeds for Action: In Focus – Dilemmas and Decisions for Environmentally Responsible Digital Collections

This session is for you if you are interested in: Understanding the issues and challenges around the carbon footprint of the born-digital assets in your collections Making informed decisions around managing your existing digital assets Exploring practical steps you can take now to form new behaviours Everything we do is digital these days, including our […]

12 February 2026

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A brief introduction to documentation planning

This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum Documentation planning procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, including key concepts and terms. The minimum requirements, with examples of how to meet them. Where to find the suggested procedure and briefly what it can […]

18 February 2026

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Being an Accreditation Mentor

Our Accreditation Mentor volunteers are critically important to museums in the North of England – helping our museums navigate the journey towards Accredited status with their knowledge, expertise and experience. This webinar will bring together Accreditation Mentors from across our network to provide the latest updates, dive into the recently updated Accreditation Mentor Handbook, and […]

24 February 2026

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Money & Medals Network – Engaging diverse audiences with numismatic collections

11.00-16.00, Thursday 19 February  Hybrid – University of Warwick and online  Travel bursaries available on a first come first served basis. How do we take tiny pieces of metal and turn them into big stories, memorable learning experiences, and moments of real connection? This workshop dives into exactly that, showcasing bold, imaginative, and practical approaches to engaging audiences of […]

3 February 2026

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University of Salford Art Collection – Artist Call Out

The University of Salford Art Collection, in collaboration with Network Rail, are seeking proposals for a bold new artwork for Salford Crescent Railway Station. This commission is for an artist or collective to design a permanent legacy artwork for the station. Fulfilling a planning condition for the development of the third platform, the work must […]

3 February 2026

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The Wharf Marple Project -Evaluation Consultant

Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, The Wharf Marple project will restore for community use a Grade 2 Listed canal-side warehouse creating a unique heritage centre, café and wellbeing facility. They are looking for an experienced freelance Project Evaluator to join their team in producing a high-quality experience for users and customers. As the […]

3 February 2026

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