It is situated in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, and is owned and occupied exclusively by a most singular sect of German pietist-mystics, socialists and communists known as Zoarites, who founded it in the year 1817. Many of the German-style structures built by the Zoarites have been restored and are open to the public as Zoar Village State Memorial. Others are privately-owned, and serve as residences, shops, restaurants and bed and breakfast inns. Some buildings are staffed, others open by guided tour.
Volunteers give craft demonstrations during the many yearly special events.
Bimeler Museum's hours are listed in the section below Zoar Village. It is between New Philadelphia and Canton in Tuscarawas County. The first floor of the Bimeler Museum is handicapped accessible . The Garden House, Wagon Shop and Baker are accessible with assistance . An orientation video of Zoar Village, located in the Bimeler Museum, allows an opportunity to view areas that are not handicapped accessible.