History of Science and Engineering Annotation << Back History and Methodology of Physics as an innovative educational discipline in high School Rusnak A.I. The actualite of studying history of contemporary physics for historian of science, lecturer, student and future scientist is told. The methodical system of studying history and methodology of physics in high school, including aims, tasks, content, forms, methods and means, is presented. The content of some multimedia options on contemporary physics and its history that are intended for bachelors, masters and postgraduates is given. The methodical peculiarities of guiding multimedia lectures on history of physics are revealed. The problem of developing creative thinking of students while studying the course of history and methodology of physics is discussed. The forms of individual work of students and control of knowledge at the lessons on history of physics are given. Keywords: history and methodology of physics; creativity; methodical system; multimedia options. Contacts: E-mail: nrk84@mail.ru Pp. 13-24.