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"Exploring Historical Displays in The Sims 4 Event"

by Audrey Apr 16,2025

Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event in *The Sims 4* is in full swing, sending players on a thrilling journey across the map to unravel the mysteries of the past. However, a seemingly simple task is proving to be a significant hurdle for many. Here's a detailed guide on how to study a Historical Display in *The Sims 4*.

Where To Find a Historical Display in The Sims 4 Blast From the Past Event

A museum in The Sims 4 as part of an article about how to study a Historical Display.One of the quests in Blast from the Past Week 2 requires you to study a Historical Display at a museum. If you're a seasoned player of *The Sims 4*, you're likely familiar with the location of your local museum. For newcomers, simply open your map and look for a building marked with an icon featuring pillars. Among the four default museums, the most convenient to visit are Municipal Muses in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs, as they are strategically located near other tasks for the event.

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

Once you've located and traveled to a museum, it's time to step inside and begin your study session. In *The Sims 4*, both paintings and sculptures count as Historical Displays. Choose the one that piques your interest and interact with it. You'll see a prompt to "View" the Historical Display, and you'll know you've completed the task when the Emit icon appears.

Despite the simplicity of this quest, many players are encountering issues. It appears that mods can interfere with the "View" button, preventing players from studying the Historical Display. Some have even tried removing all their mods, yet still face challenges progressing through the event. Hopefully, EA is working on a fix for this issue. In the meantime, the best strategy is to attempt to study as many items as possible in various museums.

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

Successfully studying a Historical Display is just one part of the journey in Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event. Here's a complete list of the quests you need to complete:

  • 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

And that's how you can study a Historical Display in *The Sims 4* during the Blast from the Past event.

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