Book Events
Seeds for Action: In Focus – Towards a new model of exhibition making
Seeds for Action: In Focus is a series of online thematic workshops focusing on how we can build connections to support our climate work. This session is for you if you are interested in: Creating exhibitions that are environmentally-informed and more responsible Using insights from carbon calculations to inform strategic decision-making There will be a […]
Getting Your House In Order – Audit
Do you have the collections and information you think you have? This session will explore the Spectrum 5.1 Audit procedure – systematically checking the accuracy and completeness of the information you have about your collections. At the most basic level, the procedure confirms that your records match the physical reality: you have all the objects you should […]
Accreditation Refresher: Risk Assessment
The refresher session will provide you with: An overview of Risk Assessments – Security Top tips for meeting this area of the Accreditation standard Opportunities to ask questions and discuss issues Signposting and links to helpful resources Networking and sharing with museums from across all regions Our aim is for participants to leave the session […]
Elevenses, Wednesday 11 December, Key Findings and Recommendations relating to Emergency Preparedness
We have heard a lot of anecdotal evidence in the last few years that our museums are increasingly experiencing emergencies – many of them weather related – that pose a threat to their collections. In 2023 we commissioned Ste Lingard, an independent researcher to find out about your experience of emergencies in recent years, your […]
Making the Most of the Open Grants Process
The next round of MD North Open Grants launches in January 2025. It’s a very competitive process and this session is designed to help you get the best out of your application. In this session we will take you through the application process, assessment criteria and how decisions are made. We will also explore how […]
Carbon Literacy Trainer Support Session
Summary: This free session is designed to support people who have already undertaken Carbon Literacy to roll out training in their museums. Who is the course aimed at? This course is for people who work in, with, or for museums in England who are interested in delivering Carbon Literacy training. We advise that, where possible, two people […]
Accreditation for museums considering joining the Scheme
This workshop is aimed at museums considering applying for Accreditation for the first time. The workshop will provide: An understanding of the Accreditation Standard, its purpose, what it covers and the benefits it offers. Information about eligibility and the application process to join the scheme Consideration to decide if Accreditation is the right fit for […]