The course Popular Science with Emphasis on the Didactics of Science Centers (5 cr. + 5 cr. extension) is held at Dalarna University College for the first time during the academic year 1995/96. In the present paper, basic thoughts and ideas as well as the curricula are presented. Also, some of the struggle (in Sweden and abroad) to modernize the pedagogics at science centers and museums- including "the constructivist museum" is discussed. Finally, the plans of regional networks of local science centers will be mentioned.