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"Exploring Historical Displays in Sims 4's Blast From the Past Event"

Author : Eleanor May 13,2025

Week 2 of the *The Sims 4* Blast from the Past event is in full swing, with players scouring the game's world to unravel the event's mystery. Yet, a seemingly simple task is causing quite the roadblock for many. Here’s your comprehensive 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 Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event requires you to study a Historical Display at a museum. If you're a seasoned *The Sims 4* player, 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. There are four default museums, but the most convenient ones to visit are Municipal Muses in Willow Creek and The Future’s Past in Oasis Springs, as they are strategically located near other tasks related to 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 dive in and start studying. In *The Sims 4*, both paintings and sculptures count as Historical Displays. Choose the one that catches your eye, click on it, and select the "View" option. You'll know you've successfully completed the challenge when the Emit icon appears.

Despite the straightforward nature of this quest, numerous players are encountering issues. It appears that mods are interfering with the functionality of the "View" button, preventing players from studying the displays. Some have even tried removing all their mods to progress through the event, but without success. Hopefully, EA is aware of this glitch and working on a fix. In the meantime, the best strategy is to attempt to study as many items as possible across different museums.

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

Even after successfully studying a Historical Display, you'll need to complete several more challenges to finish Week 2. Here's a complete rundown of the quests:

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 study a Historical Display in *The Sims 4* during the Blast from the Past event. Keep pushing through the challenges to uncover the full story and enjoy the rewards that come with it.

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

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