Book Events

Elevenses, Tuesday 12 May, Coaching for problem-solving and personal development

Coaching is an incredibly effective way to think through problems, make realistic plans, motivate yourself and achieve ambitions. In this session, ex-heritage marketer and now Life and Work Coach Beth Dawes will explain how coaching can help museum professionals. Beth will introduce the neuroscience behind our mindset and beliefs, showing how positive change is possible […]

12 May 2026

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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 […]

13 May 2026

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Unlocking Audience Insights: Making the most of Data, online Zoom

Join us to discover more, and improve your confidence, in planning and undertaking data collection. Trainer Christina Lister will explore how to use research, consultation and evaluation to better understand your users and non-users and what to do with this data. This session will cover:  An overview of sector and national data on audience trends […]

14 May 2026

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Brief Introduction to Acquisition and Accessioning

This session 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 suggested procedure and […]

21 May 2026

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Creating Engaging Experiences for your Users

Understanding your core and target audiences informs how to best engage them with your museum and improve their experiences. Offering stimulating and diverse ways for users to engage with museum collections is one of the sector’s key roles and an essential requirement for meeting the Accreditation Standard. It’s also important to promote those engagement opportunities […]

27 May 2026

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Capital Development Network, Kiplin Hall, North Yorkshire, 28 May 2026

As part of MDN’s Future Preparedness programme, the Capital Development Network brings together museum people who are undertaking or planning capital development projects. These in-person events are an opportunity for the museum sector in the North of England to share learning, get peer support, and hear from a variety of speakers across a range of […]

28 May 2026 · Kiplin Hall and Gardens

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Emergency Planning Part 1 & 2, 1 & 5 June, online

The Emergency Planning Online Course, delivered by Harwell Document Restoration Services over two half-day sessions, is designed to support your museum to develop an effective emergency plan. Session 1: Monday 1 June, 1-3.30pm The first session will focus on: Effective incident response for water damage incidents, including risk assessment and containment Dealing with fire situations, […]

1 June 2026

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Elevenses, Tuesday 2 June, Beginners Guide to Bloomberg Connects Digital Guides

Bloomberg Connects provide digital guides to cultural organisations around the world. They are free to create and free to use. Museums of all shapes and sizes have developed their own guides, but this short introduction is from the perspective of a voluntary run organisation with no digital lead. Sue Hughes, Chair of Trustees at Cruck […]

2 June 2026

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Brief Introduction to Location and Movement Control

This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Location and movement control 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 […]

3 June 2026

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Brief Introduction to Inventory

This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Inventory 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 […]

16 June 2026

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