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 clarifies how to complete this seemingly simple, yet surprisingly problematic, task.

Locating a Historical Display

The Week 2 quest requires interaction with a Historical Display, found within a museum. Experienced players likely know their local museum's location. New players should consult their in-game map, searching for the pillar icon representing museums. While four exist, the Municipal Museum (Willow Creek) and The Future's Past (Oasis Springs) are recommended due to their proximity to other event tasks.

Completing the Task

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

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Many players report difficulties, often attributed to mods interfering with the "View" interaction. If encountering this issue, temporarily disabling mods might resolve the problem. If the issue persists even after removing mods, attempting to view multiple displays across different museums is suggested. Hopefully, EA will address this bug soon.

Blast from the Past Week 2: Full Quest List

Even with the Historical Display hurdle cleared, several other challenges remain in Week 2:

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 intricacies of studying a Historical Display and complete The Sims 4's Blast from the Past Week 2 quests.

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