The region has a wealth of great attractions, many of them run by volunteers and enthusiasts, which have a niche following, but are hidden away.
Some of them only open occasionally, or just a few days a week - but these 13 museums shown in the gallery below provide great trips out if you can catch them at the right time.
You will find them in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
With the schools summer holidays now with us, take a look and see how many of them you have never have heard of, or never visited.
13. National Emergency Services Museum
The National Emergency Services museum at West Bar, set up by enthuiasts, has over 40 vehicles on display across three floors of exhibits, all housed within a former fire station. It is open Wednesday to Sunday 10am until 4pm Photo: Marie Caley
14. Stocksbridge Museum and Heritage Centre
Stocksbridge Museum and Heritage Centre, inside Stocksbridge Town Hall. It includes a unique collection of rare Bolsterstone glass dating from the 17th century, and pottery produced in Midhope and Stocksbridge during the 18th-19th centuries, and explains why Stocksbridge is the birthplace of the modern umbrella. Opens Tuesdays and Thursday 10 am–12 pm, 1.30–3.30 pm. Picture: Google Photo: Google