The Talana Museum is on the only battlefield in SA where buildings from the battle still exist. It comprises 17 buildings, dedicated to subjects as diverse as war and agriculture, mining, industry and domestic life, including an international glass museum and a national coal museum on a 20-acre heritage park.

Nestled at the base of Talana Hill the museum is set in a 20 acre heritage park.

The Zulu name "Talana" meaning "the shelf where precious items are stored" is a most appropriate name for this large and varied museum.