Our purpose
To act a national voice for Museum Development issues and to advocate for the value of the museums its members support.
Our mission
All relevant policy makers and funders understand the needs of museums and recognise the value of coordinated Museum Development support in driving a stronger and more resilient sector.
Latest News from MDN
MDN Co-ordinator 2019-20 – Brief for Tender
MDN seeks to appoint a freelance Coordinator to support the committee, thematic working groups and the wider network to continue to build on its collaborative approaches to programming, sharing information and data collection to support the museum sector through the delivery of quality development support. MDN is looking for a consultant with experience of coordination, […]
Museum Development Network Conference 2019
The annual Museum Development Network Conference is being held at the National Civil War Centre, Newark, on 19 June 2019. The conference is designed for Museum Development teams across the UK. The purpose of the conference is to give people working across Museum Develoment the forum to network, and share ideas for delivering Museum Development […]
West Midlands Museum Development Conference 2019
Date: Thursday 28th March 2019 West Midlands Museum Development is delighted to announce details of its fourth annual conference on 28 March. Funded by Arts Council England (ACE), the conference brings together the region’s museums, art galleries and heritage sites to network, share news and best practice from within and outside the heritage sector. Bookings are also welcomed from […]