OUR STORY
Tola’s Room, located in Baltimore City, is a vibrant hub of Puerto Rican heritage and culture, blending personal narrative, historical exploration, and community engagement. Founded in 2018 as an art therapy project following the passing of Christina Delgado’s father, it now honors Puerto Rican and Nuyorican experiences through exhibitions, workshops, events, and collaborations that foster connection and belonging.
Rooted in honoring ancestors and preserving local Puerto Rican histories, Tola’s Room safeguards cultural heritage while inviting future exploration of how the Puerto Rican community can continue to thrive in Baltimore. Through immersive exhibits and intimate gatherings, visitors are empowered to connect with their identities and histories in the comfort of a home-like setting.
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As Baltimore’s only Puerto Rican home museum, Tola’s Room is both a sanctuary for cultural reconnection and an open invitation to the Boricua community to consider it a second home. It embodies the resilience of the Puerto Rican diaspora, enriching the cultural and artistic landscapes of Baltimore and beyond.
FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Christina Delgado
Christina Delgado, a Baltimore-based photographer, designer, and curator, delves into the intricacies of self and identity through her work. As a Nuyorican transplant from New York City to Baltimore, her lens captures the fusion of cultures and the evolution of personal narrative. Delgado’s portfolio reflects a profound reverence for family and homeland, showcasing how these elements can be both sources of pain and avenues to healing and self-affirmation.
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At the heart of her creative journey lies Tola’s Room, a sanctuary for Puerto Rican heritage nestled in Northeast Baltimore. Named after her daughter, Omotola, this immersive museum and cultural space stands as a beacon of representation in the city. Delgado’s commitment to arts equity extends beyond her own endeavors; she serves as an advisor, mentor, and teaching artist, fostering creativity and inclusivity in the community. With a seat at the table of numerous advisory groups and boards, Delgado continues to shape the cultural landscape of Baltimore and beyond.
Photograph by Jefferson Liu, 2023.
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Centro, July 2025, Not Your Typical House Museum: Puerto Rican Space Making through Artistic Practice
BmoreArt.com, December 2023, Pa’ Mi Gente: an Embassy of Boricua Culture on North Avenue
BCAN Alum Spotlight. November 2023, La Bodega: A Puerto Rican Culture Museum & Market
The Baltimore Banner, November 2023, A Puerto Rican experience: An artist transforms her home in Baltimore into a museum
Baltimore Magazine, October 2023, How Curating Tola’s Room Helped Christina Delgado Better Understand Her Own Heritage
WYPR, June 2023, Puerto Rican Pride at Tola’s Room
BmoreArt.com, May 2023, Tola’s Room: A Puerto Rican Home Museum and Cultural Oasis in Baltimore
The Freakin Rican Newsletter Entrepreneur Spotlight, May 2023
Five Minute Histories, 2023: Puerto Rican Home Museum
CBSNews.com, October 2022, Community MVP-Christina Delgado of Tola's Room
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