Sims 4: Mastering Historical Displays in Blast From the Past

Week two of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event is in full swing, sending players on a thrilling scavenger hunt. But 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 at a museum. Long-time players likely know their local museum's location. New players should check their map for a building icon depicting pillars. While four default museums exist, the Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently located near other Blast from the Past tasks.

Once you've arrived at a museum, enter and locate a painting or sculpture (both count as Historical Displays). Click on the chosen item; the game will prompt you to "View" it. The Emit icon will confirm completion of the challenge.

Despite the quest's simplicity, many players report difficulties. Mods appear to be interfering, preventing the "View" option from functioning. Some players have even removed all mods without success. Hopefully, EA will address this issue soon. Until then, try viewing multiple items at various museums.

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All The Sims 4 Blast from the Past Event Week 2 Quests

Even after successfully studying a Historical Display, several challenges remain before completing Week 2. The full list 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 Platinum
• 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

And that's how to study a Historical Display in The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event.

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