How To Study a Historical Display in The Sims 4 Blast From the Past Event

Week 2 of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event presents a puzzling challenge: studying a Historical Display. This guide provides a step-by-step solution, addressing common issues encountered by players.

Locating a Historical Display:

The Week 2 quest requires interaction with a Historical Display, found within museums. While multiple museums exist, the Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently located near other event tasks. Identify these buildings on your map by their pillar icon.

Studying the Display:

Upon entering a museum, locate a painting or sculpture (both qualify as Historical Displays). Click on the chosen item and select the "View" option. Successful interaction will be indicated by the appearance of the Emit icon.

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

Many players report difficulties with the "View" option, often attributed to conflicting mods. If you encounter this problem, consider temporarily disabling mods to see if this resolves the issue. If the problem persists, try interacting with multiple displays in different museums. EA's awareness of this issue is hoped for, pending a future patch.

All Week 2 Quests:

Completing the Historical Display task is just one step in Week 2's challenges. The full list includes:

Echoes of Time:

• Read the History of Time Travel at a Library
• Experience the Past by Playing The Sims Archives vol. 2
• Study a Historical Display at a Museum
• Ask an Elder about the Shard
• Research Shards of Time
• Search Objects for Shards of Time (3)
• Show Emit the Shards of Time

Inventing the Past:

• Read Theoretical Electronics at a Library
• Collect Platinum
• Collect Ironyum
• Repair Something (Handiness Level 2 or Higher)
• Exercise Your Mind (Logic Level 2 or Higher)
• Obtain an Electronic Upgrade Part
• Build the Time Travel Component

This comprehensive guide should help you successfully navigate the Historical Display challenge and complete The Sims 4's Blast from the Past Week 2.

The Sims 4 is available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.