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Mt. Aetna Nature Center

10375 Retreat Way
Hagerstown, MD 21742
P: 301-824-6045
F: 301-824-6373
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Days Open: Saturday (or by appointment)
Hours: 2pm-5pm

Stained glass windows depicting the seven days of creation, to hundreds of sea shells and minerals on display, live snakes you can hold, and mounts of lions, bears, and dozens of species of antelope. There is something for everyone who loves nature. You can sit by the observation pond and watch the turtles bask in the sun, climb the tower to get a look at the tops of the trees, or watch a blue jay raid the bird feeders three inches from your nose in our one-way glass bird observation room. Open Saturdays from 2-5 pm, or by appointment. Free admission.