The University of Nebraska State Museum will host a family-friendly event about the Nebraska Highway Paleontology Program 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 24 at Morrill Hall. Museum visitors will go on a virtual “road trip” through the state as they investigate prehistoric animals uncovered during road construction over the past 50 years.

The presentation, “Nebraska’s Highway Paleontology Program: Road to destruction or path to preservation?” will be given by highway paleontologist Shane Tucker, who has worked for the State Museum for 15 years. He will highlight the spectacular discoveries unearthed through the program, a collaborative effort between the museum and the Nebraska Department of Roads.

Visitors will have the opportunity to watch Tucker perform fossil preparation from 5:30-6:15 p.m. on a 6 million-year-old giant land tortoise discovered near Kimball in 2009. Tucker’s presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Elephant Hall gallery. Seating is limited.