4-Year-Old Boy Invited Back to Museum After Breaking 3,500-Year-Old Jar

The Hecht Museum in Israel turns an accidental mishap into an educational moment for young visitors.

Ariel Geller, 4, accidentally shattered a Bronze Age jar at the Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel.
Museum officials invited Ariel and his family back for a guided tour and a hands-on restoration lesson.
The broken jar, dating back to between 2200 and 1500 BCE, is being restored by experts using advanced technology.
The museum emphasizes accessibility and education, choosing not to place barriers around artifacts.
Ariel's curiosity has sparked interest in archaeology, with museum staff noting his potential as a future archaeologist.