Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum offers exhibits and programs to educate all ages about appreciation and stewardship of the Columbia River Gorge. The mission of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center and Wasco County Historical Museum is to inspire appreciation and stewardship of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County. The mission of Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum is to inspire stewardship of the Columbia River Gorge and Wasco County, encouraging active lifelong learning about our shared environment and the preservation, collection, and interpretation of the cultural and natural history of the region.