The programme for this year’s Museums Association conference includes a workshop strand where delegates will have the opportunity to take part in facilitated workshops on a range of topics.
Taking place 2-4 November at the Repertory Theatre in Birmingham, our hybrid conference will explore the theme of Museums Connecting Communities through a mix of panel discussions, case studies, workshops and breakout groups.
Workshops take place in the large and light Meeting Rooms 1-3, which will be seated roundtable to enable delegates to take part in discussions as small groups or independently.
Our 2026 programme includes practice-based workshops on:
- Developing safeguarding frameworks
- The different approaches to repatriation from the perspective of UK-based practitioners
- Sensory experiences in museums
- Embedding anti-racist practice
- Involving communities in decision-making
There are also creative opportunities around:
- Speaking frankly about failures in order to learn from them
- Finding connections between collections and your catering offer
- Promoting joyful climate activism
Workshops are available for in-person delegates only.
This is just a selection of sessions available at Conference 2026 – browse the programme now and book your place today.