Book Events
A brief introduction to Object entry
This online session delivered by the Collections Trust will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Object entry procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested […]
A brief introduction to Acquisition and accessioning
This online session delivered by the Collections Trust will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Acquisition and accessioning procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum […]
Documentation planning
This online session delivered in partnership with the Collections Trust will explore what to consider when creating a documentation plan, using the Spectrum 5.1 Documentation planning procedure as a framework. We will discuss: what might prompt documentation planning; how you can identify projects and priorities for your documentation plan; how you can create a realistic plan to address […]
MD North Forum: The Story, Durham, Tuesday 20 May
Our museum forums offer you “a professional day out” – a chance to catch up with your museum colleagues in the region, visit an interesting venue, get the most out of being at a site, hear some interesting case studies – and enjoy being out in a different museum with different colleagues! Forums usually start […]
Elevenses, 29 May 2025, Sensory Journeys
How can museums create simple sensory engagement that benefits all audiences? Join Leslie Palanker, Learning Co-ordinator at Arbeia, South Shields Roman Fort & South Shields Museum and Art Gallery to find out more. Leslie will discuss the use of participatory Foley Art, sensory storytelling and creative response, as well as how Sensory Journeys led to […]
Elevenses, Wednesday 14 May, Cyber & Data Risks: Safeguarding Your Museum
Ludo Compton, Arts and Heritage Insurance Broker and Elena Carofyllakis, Business Development Manager from Hallett Independent will explore how to better understand cyber and data risks, how you could be effected, and what can be done to prevent and mitigate damage. Insightful, interactive and informal, come along to gain new insights from our guests, meet […]
ACE Museum and Estate Development Fund Round 5 North Briefing
The MEND fund is for capital expenditure grants from £50,000 to £5 million to undertake vital infrastructure and urgent maintenance backlog work to non-national Accredited museums. This is an open-access capital fund for non-national Accredited museums and/or local authorities who are responsible for maintenance of non-national Accredited museum buildings to apply for funding to undertake […]
Carbon Literacy Course
Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 6 May Part 2: Tuesday 13 May: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Thursday 15 May: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45 Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums Who is the course aimed at? This course is for volunteers and paid staff who work across all service areas from Accredited Museums or […]
Seeds for Action – Connect & Co-Work 21 May 2025
As part of Roots & Branches, the Seeds for Action programme aims to connect Carbon Literate Certified museum people, and the organisations they represent, across England to develop and build on their carbon reduction strategies and approaches to taking climate action. This online programme, using Museum Development programme funding from Arts Council England, is a […]
Emergency Salvage Workshop at Newcastle Arts Centre
The Emergency Salvage Workshop, a half-day session delivered by Harwell Document Restoration Services, will support museum staff and volunteers to develop skills in emergency response including: Incident containment and methods to deal with leaks Risk assessment, salvage set-up and triage Handling and triage decision making by object type Using disaster kits Practical exercises with mock […]