Sims 4: Mastering Historical Displays in Blast From the Past

Week two of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event is underway, sending players on a scavenger hunt to solve a historical mystery. However, one seemingly simple task—studying a Historical Display—is proving unexpectedly tricky for some. Here's how to overcome this hurdle.

One of Week 2's quests requires you to study a Historical Display located in a museum. Long-time players will likely know their local museum's location. New players should consult their in-game map and look for the building icon depicting pillars. While four museums exist in the default game, the Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently located near other Blast from the Past objectives.

How to Study a Historical Display

Once you've arrived at a museum, enter and locate a Historical Display. Both paintings and sculptures qualify. Select the display and choose the "View" option. The quest should be completed upon viewing, indicated by the appearance of the Emit icon.

Despite the quest's apparent simplicity, many players report encountering issues. Mods appear to be interfering, preventing the "View" option from functioning. Some players have even resorted to removing all mods, but with no guaranteed success. While a solution from EA is hoped for, the best current strategy is to try viewing multiple displays across different museums.

All Sims 4 Blast from the Past Event Week 2 Quests

Even after successfully studying a Historical Display, several more challenges await completion of Week 2. The full list of quests includes:

Echoes of Time Quests

• 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 Quests

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

That's how to study a Historical Display in The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event. Good luck!

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