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Arts Council England Local Government Reorganisation Support workshop for museums
In response to current Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in areas of England, Arts Council has developed a readiness checklist to support museums in planning and preparing for this change. This online session (via Zoom) will discuss LGR, its challenges and opportunities, introduce museums to the readiness checklist and provide opportunity for questions and sharing from […]
Getting the Word Out: An Introduction to Marketing for Museums
Competing with other attractions and cultural organisations for the attention of visitors is a challenge, especially when you have limited resources and budgets. This interactive training day will support you to develop your own marketing plans, share best practice with others and learn more about the trends and tricks dominating cultural marketing right now. Join […]
Getting to Grips with the Accreditation Mentor Handbook
In 2025, Arts Council England published an updated Accreditation Mentor Handbook. This online session will help Accreditation Mentors to navigate the new guidance and discover how it can support them in providing advice to their mentee museums. The workshop is also open to those considering becoming an Accreditation Mentor as we’ll be covering the process […]
Brew Up! Industrial and Social Heritage Collections Network
Brew Up! brings together people who work with industrial and social history collections in the North of England to explore a range of issues when caring for, and working with, these diverse collections. Throughout the day colleagues across the region will share their learning and there will be plenty of opportunities to network. Volunteers are the backbone […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]