Week two of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event is underway, sending players on a thrilling scavenger hunt. But one seemingly simple task—studying a Historical Display—is proving surprisingly tricky for some. Here's how to overcome this obstacle.
This week's quest requires you to study a Historical Display in a museum. Longtime players will know where to find their local museum, but newcomers should open their map and look for the pillar icon. While four museums exist in the base game, the Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently located near other Blast from the Past tasks.
How to Study a Historical Display
Once you arrive at a museum, enter and locate a painting or sculpture (both count as Historical Displays). Click on the item and select "View." The completion of the challenge will be indicated by the appearance of the Emit icon.
Despite the task's simplicity, many players report encountering issues. Mods appear to be interfering, preventing the "View" option from appearing. Some players have even tried removing all mods, but the problem persists. Hopefully, EA will address this soon. Until then, try examining multiple items in different museums.
All Blast from the Past Week 2 Quests
Even if you successfully study a Historical Display, several other challenges await before completing Week 2. Here's the full list:
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
That's how to study a Historical Display in The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event. Good luck, Simmers!
The Sims 4 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
