The Sims 4 History Display Guide: Exploring Time's Treasures

Week 2 of The Sims 4's Blast from the Past event presents a puzzling challenge: studying a Historical Display. This guide will help you overcome this obstacle.

Locating a Historical Display:

The Week 2 quest requires interaction with a Historical Display located within a museum. Experienced players likely know their local museum's location. New players should consult their in-game map, searching for the pillar icon representing museums. While four exist, the Municipal Museum in Willow Creek and The Future's Past in Oasis Springs are conveniently close to other event tasks.

Studying the Display:

Upon entering a museum, locate either a painting or sculpture (both qualify as Historical Displays). Click on the chosen item and select the "View" option. Successful completion is indicated by the appearance of the Emit icon.

Troubleshooting:

Many players report difficulties, often attributed to conflicting mods. If the "View" option is unresponsive, consider temporarily disabling mods. If the problem persists, attempting multiple displays across various museums might resolve the issue. Hopefully, EA will address this bug soon.

Blast from the Past Week 2 Quests:

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.