Week 2 of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event presents a puzzling challenge: studying a Historical Display. This guide clarifies how to complete this seemingly simple, yet surprisingly problematic, task.

Locating a Museum:

To begin, locate a museum on your in-game map. Look for the building icon depicting pillars. While several exist, the Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs offer convenient proximity to other event tasks.

Studying the Display:

Once inside the museum, interact with either a painting or sculpture (both qualify as Historical Displays). Select the "View" option. The completion of the quest is confirmed by the appearance of the Emit icon.

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

Many players report difficulties with this quest, often attributed to conflicting mods. If the "View" option is unavailable, consider temporarily disabling mods. If the problem persists, try interacting with multiple displays across different museums. EA's awareness of this issue is hoped for, but until a fix is released, persistent attempts remain the best solution.

Blast from the Past Week 2 Quests Overview:

Completing the Historical Display task is only one step in Week 2's challenges. The full list includes:

Echoes of Time:

• 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:

• Read Theoretical Electronics at a Library
• Collect Platinum
• Collect Ironyum
• Repair Something (Handiness Level 2 or higher)
• Exercise Your Mind (Logic Level 2 or higher)
• Obtain an Electronic Upgrade Part
• Build the Time Travel Component

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