Training and events
Rural Museums Network: Telling the Stories of Rural LGBTQ+ Lives
A panel of specialists discuss developing and undertaking new research to uncover and make accessible queer rural stories, with Q&A.
Our speakers for this panel session are specialists in developing and undertaking new research to uncover and make accessible queer rural stories.
Elevenses – Thursday 2nd December
Developing your museum career
Join us with Tamsin Russell, Workforce Development Officer at the Museums Association, to find out more about how to approach your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), career progression, and opportunities to be mentored by a museum professional, or to mentor a developing professional.
Elevenses – Tuesday 14 December
Christmas Elevenses
Hopefully, you’ll have some real Christmas parties to go to this year, but we’d still love to see you online for a seasonal, museum-y Christmas celebration. We’ll be looking at more of your fascinating Christmas objects, and enjoying a Christmas/museum trivia quiz. The more the merrier …
Elevenses – Tuesday 7th December
Accreditation: Getting the most from your museum-mentor relationship
Join us with Regional Accreditation Advisor, Kelly Chapman, to think about and discuss the requirements of the Accreditation Mentor’s relationship with their museum. This session will be of interest if you are already an Accreditation Mentor, or if you are a museum with an Accreditation Mentor, or if you are a museum professional who is interested in becoming an Accreditation Mentor. Plenty of time for questions and discussion about this important aspect of Accreditation.
Working Meaningfully with Young People
Led by Kids in Museums, this two hour workshop will guide you through getting started or developing your museum’s work with young people. You will learn why museums should work with young people and tips on how to get started.