Book Events
Elevenses, Wednesday 22 July, Introduction to the new Find an Object website
Join Collections Trust to hear about the new Find an Object website for advertising objects for disposal or re-use. A tour of the site will demonstrate a range of new user-friendly features, including subject specialist categories, location maps and easy download from the Museum Data Service. We will be joined by David Gelsthorpe, Chief Executive, […]
Elevenses, Wednesday 1 July, How To Be A Craftivist in the art of gentle protest
If we want our world to be more beautiful, kind and fair, can we also make our activism more beautiful, kind and fair? Join Sarah P Corbett who will explore how handicrafts can be a powerful and successful tool for museums to engage diverse audiences in social change without polarising or oversimplifying complex and sensitive […]
Elevenses, Friday 3 July, Introducing a Costumed Interpretation Programme at your Museum
The Association for Heritage Interpretation is the professional organisation for heritage interpretation and promotes excellence and best practice. It supports and inspires its members through professional training resources, networking opportunities, and the sharing of specialist expertise across the heritage sector. Bringing together a diverse and collaborative community, the organisation encourages interpreters to connect with one […]
Elevenses, Friday 24 July, Applying to the Arts Council England/V&A Purchase Grant Fund
The Purchase Grant Fund supports organisations in England and Wales to add significant material to their permanent collections. With a total annual budget in 2026/27 of £745,000 and individual grants ranging from £500 to £50,000, the Purchase Grant Fund has given hundreds of galleries, museums and institutions the opportunity to expand their collections, bringing new […]
Object entry – dealing with unsolicited donations, Online via Zoom
Please note this training is only available to those working or volunteering in North museums. Do your written object entry procedures match up to the day-to-day reality of how objects come into your museum? Museums can have clear Spectrum-compliant procedures for donations agreed in advance but they might not cover the unplanned and unexpected – […]
Income Generation – Income Strategy and Prioritisation
Museums are under increasing pressure to generate income, but it can be difficult to know where to focus limited time, energy and resources. This practical online session will help museums think strategically about income generation and fundraising. We will explore how to find realistic opportunities, assess what is most appropriate for your organisation, and prioritise activity that is achievable and sustainable. […]
Accreditation Clinic
Museum Development North offers online Accreditation Clinics to support Accredited museums or those seeking to join the Accreditation Scheme. Whether your museum is in the process of preparing an Accreditation Return, working towards securing Accredited status or considering joining the scheme, the Accreditation Clinics will be open for you to attend. The clinics are an […]
Introduction to Cataloguing
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Cataloguing 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 procedure and briefly how […]
Introduction to Object Exit
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Object exit 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 procedure and briefly […]
Introduction to Loans In and Loans Out
This session will offer a basic overview of two related Spectrum procedures – Loans in (borrowing objects) and Loans out (lending objects). It will cover: How the procedures relate to Accreditation and policy. The procedures’ definitions and scopes, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. […]