Explore Kedleston Hall’s How Did We Get Here? exhibition:talks, tours & insights on co-creation, collections, access, evaluation & audiences

About this event

Join us at Kedleston Hall for a special sharing day exploring How Did We Get Here?, an exhibition running from 14 February to 27 September 2026 that brings together Tibetan artefacts from the Kedleston collection alongside Encounters, a new film by British-Tibetan artist Nyima Murry.

Through presentations, tours, discussion and reflection, the project team will share insights into the development of the exhibition and the collaborative approaches taken throughout the process. Delegates will hear about working with community partners, interpretation and visitor experience, cultural collections care, evaluation, accessibility considerations and approaches to reaching new audiences.

This event provides an opportunity to explore how museums and heritage organisations can engage with complex histories, develop community-led interpretation and create spaces for dialogue around collections and their histories.

Learning Objectives

As a result of attending this event, delegates will:

Gain insight into the development and delivery of How Did We Get Here?

Explore approaches to working collaboratively with community partners and artists

Understand key considerations around visitor journey planning and accessibility

Learn about evaluation methodologies and how feedback has informed the project

Discuss approaches to the care, interpretation and display of culturally sensitive collections

Reflect on strategies for engaging new and underrepresented audiences

Lunch, refreshments and opportunities for networking with colleagues from across the sector will be provided throughout the day.

This event supports the Arts Council England Inclusivity and Relevance Investment Principle.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at museum and heritage professionals, volunteers, trustees and freelancers interested in exhibition development, community engagement, collections interpretation, audience development and inclusive practice.

Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.

Please note: We require you to complete the full booking form in order to confirm your eligibility for the session. The main booking form questions will appear after you have been through the booking process. If you do not complete this form we will be in contact and reserve the right to cancel your ticket if we do not receive a response.

Accessibility

This event will take place at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire.

Please note that talks and tours will take place across the ground, first and second floors of the building and there are a significant number of stairs involved throughout the day.

If you would benefit from any form of access support or adjustment, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and contact the MDM team as early as possible to discuss your requirements.

For further accessibility information about Kedleston Hall, please visit the National Trust website or contact the event organisers before booking.

Important Information

MDM Code of Conduct:

https://mdmidlands.org.uk/code-of-conduct

MDM Booking Terms and Conditions:

https://mdmidlands.org.uk/booking-terms-and-conditions

Contact Us

If you need any further information or would like to speak to a member of the team, please contact:

Enquiries@mdmidlands.org.uk

Description supplied by the event organiser.