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

May 14,25(11 months ago)

Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event in The Sims 4 is in full swing, challenging players to embark on a thrilling quest to unravel a mystery. One task, however, has proven to be a stumbling block for many: studying a Historical Display. Here's how to complete this quest and keep your adventure moving forward.

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.

In Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event, one of the quests requires you to study a Historical Display at a museum. If you're a seasoned The Sims 4 player, locating your local museum should be a breeze. For newcomers, simply open your map and look for a building marked by an icon with 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 close to other tasks in the event.

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

Once you've arrived at a museum, it's time to delve inside and begin your study. In The Sims 4, both paintings and sculptures qualify 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 you see the Emit icon appear.

Despite the simplicity of the task, some players have encountered issues, particularly with mods interfering with the "View" button's functionality. Many have resorted to removing all mods to progress through the event, though not always successfully. Hopefully, EA is addressing this glitch, but until a fix is released, the best strategy is to attempt studying multiple items across various museums.

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

Even after mastering the art of studying a Historical Display, several other challenges await in Week 2 of the Blast from the Past event. Here's a comprehensive 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 there you have it—how to study a Historical Display in The Sims 4 Blast from the Past event. Keep exploring and uncovering the secrets of the past!

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

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