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 tricky, task.

Locating a Historical Display:

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

Completing the Quest:

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

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

Many players report difficulties, often attributed to conflicting mods. The "View" interaction may become unresponsive. If this occurs, temporarily removing mods might resolve the issue. If problems persist, attempting to view multiple displays at different museums is recommended. Hopefully, EA will address these reported bugs.

Blast from the Past Week 2 Quest Overview:

Even with the Historical Display challenge conquered, several other tasks await completion in Week 2. These include:

Echoes of Time:

• Read the History of Time Travel (Library)
• Experience the Past (Play The Sims Archives Vol. 2)
• Study a Historical Display (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 (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 study a Historical Display and conquer Week 2 of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event.

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