Category: Training

It’s already here so we’ll keep it – Improving object entry procedures

New MD North and Collections Trust programme now open for applications May – July 2026  4 online workshops  Deadline for applications – 10.00 Tuesday 7 April 2026 Do your written object entry procedures, and how they’re carried out, match up to the day-to-day reality of how objects come into your museum? Museums can have clear Spectrum-compliant procedures for donations that are […]

5 March 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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Empower and Engage 2026 Training Programme

Heritage Volunteering Group North West (HVG NW) is thrilled to launch an inspiring new programme of four specialist training days, made possible through funding from Museum Development North. Designed to empower leaders of volunteers working across the North of England, this programme brings together cutting-edge ideas, sector best practice, and future-focused approaches to volunteer engagement. […]

10 December 2025

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Introduction to the Rethinking Touring Exhibitions Toolkit

In this short video presentation, Dana Andrew, Professional Development Manager at The Exhibitions Group, introduces the Rethinking Touring Exhibitions Toolkit and gives a brief overview of the live, interactive virtual training that TEG will deliver for Museum Development England between October 2025 and February 2026 (in the North on 21 October). You can access the […]

15 August 2025

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MD North Museum Retail Training Programme, Bowes Museum, 17 June 2025

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open to attend our retail training day at Bowes Museum on 17 June. We are pleased to have appointed trainers Matthew Henderson and Anya Kirkby to deliver the programme. Following the day there will be an opportunity to apply for one-to-one mentoring. The day will be devised following feedback […]

22 April 2025

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National Lottery Heritage Fund Case Study – Roots & Branches

National Lottery Heritage Fund have produced a case study for the award winning Roots & Branches environmental sustainability project led by Museum Development England, Manchester Museum and the Carbon Literacy Project. Read the case study here

30 August 2024

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