What we offer
We support museums through a range of targeted development programmes, grants, training opportunities, advice, information and 1:1 support. Our programme responds to Arts Council England’s strategy and the Accreditation Standard.
Training and Events
MDM provides a wide range of training and events for museums in the Midlands. Browse our upcoming events using the link below, as well as those from other sector organisations.
Before registering for a MDM training session please read our Booking terms and conditions.
We will prioritise bookings from staff and volunteers at Accredited Museums and museums officially Working Towards Accreditation which are not National museums or National Portfolio Organisations (NPO). You’re welcome to book a place if your are not from a priority museum on the understanding we may ask you to release your place if the event becomes oversubscribed.
Development Programmes
Museum Development Midlands’ (MDM) mission is ‘To empower Midlands museums to thrive’. To meet this mission, we provide development programmes for paid employees, volunteers and trustees within Midlands museums to embed best practice and implement long term change.
1:1 Support
MDM offers 1:1 support surgeries for a range of topics including Accreditation, Organisational Health, Bid-writing, Fundraising and the Spectrum standards. Visit our 1:1 Support page to see what’s available and to request a surgery.
We can help with other signposting and advice, email the MDM team at enquiries@mdmidlands.org.uk
MDM Networks
MDM runs four networks for museums and individuals in the Midlands
Accreditation Mentors Network
Emergency Risk Network
Museum Learning Network
Trustees Network
Accreditation
MDM can help you with Accreditation whatever stage you’re at in the process.
Unsure if your museum is Accredited? Find out by visiting the Arts Council website and downloading the list.
Grants
MDM has a number of small grant opportunities designed to support museum organisations to develop and grow.
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