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"Exploring Historical Displays in The Sims 4: Blast From the Past Event"

Author : Nathan Mar 29,2025

Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event in *The Sims 4* is in full swing, sending players on an exciting journey across the map to unravel the event's mystery. However, a seemingly simple task is causing some hiccups for many. Let's dive into 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 *The Sims 4* player, you probably know exactly where to head. For newcomers, simply open your map and look for a building marked with an icon featuring pillars. The top recommendations are Municipal Muses in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs, as these are conveniently 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 a museum and arrived, it's time to step inside and start your study session. 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 completed the challenge when the Emit icon appears.

Despite the straightforward nature of this quest, some players are encountering issues. Mods seem to be the culprit, preventing the "View" button from functioning properly and leaving players stuck. Some have tried removing all mods to progress, but with limited success. Hopefully, EA is working on a fix. In the meantime, the best strategy is to try studying 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, you'll need to complete several more challenges to finish Week 2. Here's the full rundown of tasks:

  • 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 tackle studying 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.