MORE Gorssel

About the museum

Museum MORE was founded in 2015 as a private project; the name stands for "MOdern REalisme". The first location opened on June 2, 2015 in Gorssel, in the former town hall of 1914. Architect Hans van Heeswijk converted it and added a pavilion-like new building with seven exhibition rooms. Less than a year later, it welcomed its hundred-thousandth visitor.

The museum shows figurative art from the 20th century to today, with a focus on Dutch realism in a broad international context. Its own collection ranges from Jan Mankes and Charley Toorop to Carel Willink and on to contemporary positions such as Ruud van Empel. In addition, there are several changing exhibitions each year with art from the Netherlands and abroad.

The museum now comprises three locations: Gorssel, MORE Ruurlo in Kasteel Ruurlo since 2017, and MORE Twickel in Delden since September 2026. The event rooms in Gorssel, including the Council Chamber, are decorated with murals by the artist Tanja Ritterbex. MORE members have unlimited access to all three venues.

Highlights

• Largest museum of modern realism in Europe, by its own account
• Collection presentation "We've got MORE" with works by Mankes, Toorop and Willink
• Conversion of the 1914 town hall by Hans van Heeswijk
• Kunsthuisjes and family tour for children, free media tour via smartphone
• Murals by Tanja Ritterbex in the event rooms
• Café MORE with terrace

Permanent exhibition

• Sammlungspräsentation „We’ve got MORE“ – The museum's own collection shows major works of 20th-century Dutch realism and contemporary positions in an ongoing presentation.

Founded

2015

Admission & discounts

Free with Museumkaart, VriendenLoterij VIP-KAART, ICOM card and for MORE (Young) members. Media tour free of charge. Payment by card only, no cash. Online tickets are not refunded but can be rebooked up to the day of the visit. A Museumkaart is also available at the ticket desk.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Special access door to the right of the main entrance (revolving door) for wheelchair users, elevator, wheelchair-accessible toilet with grab rails on the ground floor. The café is accessible via a ramp as well as a staircase. Free loan wheelchairs (reservation possible up to three days in advance at the latest). Several disabled parking spaces next to the museum. Assistance dogs do not need to be registered. The museum holds the green "Uit met Autisme" quality seal as an autism-friendly venue.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

Children up to age 11 have free admission. In the Kunsthuisjes in the entrance hall there are drawing, painting and search tasks as well as crafting opportunities; digital family tour "Kunst met een verhaal". During school holidays, additionally giant puzzles, scavenger hunts, Kijkwijzers and family tours.

Getting there & parking

Gorssel lies between Deventer and Zutphen, about five minutes from the A1.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Café MORE (brasserie) with terrace, accessible without an admission ticket; group lunch or drinks on request (info@museummore.nl). Museum shop also accessible without a ticket. Free Wi-Fi in the museum. Restaurant Loetje next to the museum.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 100 guests.

Council Chamber (up to 100 people, with equipment) and new Ritterbex Room as a meeting room; corporate rental, family days, celebrations and weddings. Contact: events@museummore.nl, tel. +31 575 760 310.

Plan your visit